control over somebody
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Also seen as: control over something
Meaning · English
Power or influence to direct someone's actions
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Literally: dominance or command
Register: neutral
Examples
She has control over her employees.
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “control over somebody” mean?
Power or influence to direct someone's actions Literally: dominance or command
Is “control over somebody” formal or informal?
control over somebody is generally neutral.