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controlling

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/kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/ · con-trol-ling

having the power to direct or manage; exerting control over something.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

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

Formal: قابض

Synonyms

dominantdirectiveregulatoryغالبہدایت دینے والاقائد

Antonyms

submissiveyieldingpassiveتابعسرنگونغیرفعال

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.

Easily Confused With

contend:Controlling refers to management or power over something, while contend means to strive in competition or argument.

Word Family

control
nounکنٹرول
controlled
adjectiveکنٹرول شدہ

See Also

💡 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.