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control vs keep in line

keep in line vs control

control is a noun but keep in line is not a noun.

control and keep in line both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
control Yes No Yes No
keep in line No No Yes No
As verbs, control and keep in line are synonyms defined as:
  • control and keep in line: maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
Other synonyms of control include manipulate.
control (noun) keep in line (noun)
the activity of managing or exerting control over something
(physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine
power to direct or determine
discipline in personal and social activities
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment
the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.
a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance
a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
control (verb) keep in line (verb)
have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
handle and cause to function
maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage
exercise authoritative control or power over
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
place under restrictions; limit access to by law
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