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Definition under control in American English

under control phrase

phrase
1

if something is under control, people are able to limit it or make it do what they want it to do

Example

It was several hours before firefighters could get the blaze under control.

Example

He sometimes has difficulty keeping his temper under control.

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Definition under control in American English