simple past tense of take control

present participle of take control

past participle of take control

plural of control key

(nautical) A department or group, as aboard a naval vessel, responsible for taking action to control damage caused by fire, collision, etc.

Control of pests using natural predators, parasites, pathogens, or other organisms that harm the pest species.

A method of moderating one's diet by determining the number of calories in each serving of food, and keeping one's consumption below a predetermined number.

(in an experiment) The group of test subjects left untreated or unexposed to some procedure and then compared with treated subjects in order to validate the results of the test.

(UK, law) An order made by the Home Secretary to restrict an individual's liberty for the purpose of protecting members of the public from a risk of terrorism.

A device which controls the temperature and relative humidity in cars, buildings, etc, by way of a heating and/or air conditioning system.