controlling
intermediateB1/kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/ · con-trol-ling
having the power to direct or manage; exerting control over something.
Meanings
having the power to direct or manage; exerting control over something.
کسی چیز کی ہدایت یا انتظام کرنے کی طاقت رکھنا؛ کسی چیز پر کنٹرول ڈالنا۔
کنٹرولنگ
controlling
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Common Collocations
- controlling behavior
- controlling interest
- controlling partner
Example Sentences
Her controlling behavior made it difficult for her friends to be themselves.
اس کا کنٹرولنگ رویہ اس کے دوستوں کے لئے اپنی مرضی کے مطابق بننا مشکل بنا دیتا تھا۔
Us ka controlling rawaya us ke doston ke liye apni marzi ke mutabiq banna mushkil bana deta tha.
The manager took a controlling approach to ensure the project stayed on track.
منصوبے کو درست راستے پر برقرار رکھنے کے لیے مینیجر نے ایک کنٹرولنگ نقطہ نظر اختیار کیا۔
Mansube ko durust raste par barqarar rakhne ke liye manager ne ek controlling nuqta nazar ikhtiyar kiya.
He enjoys having a controlling role in the team’s decisions.
اسے ٹیم کے فیصلوں میں کنٹرولنگ کردار ادا کرنے میں مزہ آتا ہے۔
Use team ke faislon mein controlling kirdar ada karne mein maza aata hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'controlling' as someone steering a ship, ensuring it goes in the right direction.
Imagine a person holding the steering wheel, directing the course of a journey.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہم نہیں چاہیں گے کنٹرول کسی کا، آؤ خود کو سنبھالیں چلو۔
Hum nahin chahenge control kisi ka, aao khud ko sambhalein chalo.
We won’t want to be controlled by anyone; come, let’s take charge of ourselves.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نظریں آسمان پر رکھو، کنٹرول نیچے ہے۔
Nazrein aasman par rakho, control neeche hai.
Keep your eyes on the sky, the control is below.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "controllare" — to check, verify
First known use: 15th century
The word 'controlling' evolved from the Latin 'controllare,' which emphasizes the act of verifying or checking. Its modern usage often relates to management and personal behavior.