Collocation
take control
Definition
to start directing a situation and making decisions instead of letting others or events decide
'take control' is a common English collocation. to start directing a situation and making decisions instead of letting others or events decide
take + control (+ of + noun)
“When the meeting got chaotic, Maya took control and set a clear agenda.”
Examples
- Please _____ control of the wheel while I check the map.
- She _____ control of the project after the manager resigned.
- It’s time to _____ control and stop waiting for someone else to decide.
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- If you don’t _____ control of your schedule, your inbox will.
- He tried to _____ control of the conversation by changing the subject.
- The new coach has _____ control of the team and changed their training routine.
- During the emergency, a nurse quickly _____ control and gave clear instructions.
- To reduce stress, she decided to _____ control of what she could and ignore the rest.
- Once the debate got heated, the moderator _____ control to keep it respectful.