in control

idiom

1

: in the position of one who makes decisions

He always wants to be in control.

2

: not overly upset or excited : calm and able to think and act in a sensible way

In spite of the pressure to pass the test, he felt calm and in control.

Examples of in control in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Growing concerns over data privacy and ethical AI practices are prompting public calls for an alternative—one that empowers individuals and places them in control of their own information. —William Jones, USA Today, 10 June 2025

Throughout, humans remain in control, ensuring direction and alignment. —Muamer Cisija, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025

Russia's war in Ukraine has highlighted the potential danger of having a single powerful individual like Musk in control of a critical technology such as Starlink. —Scott Neuman, NPR, 7 June 2025

As commissioners discuss the merits of each model, the conferences in control of the CFP’s next chapter have staked out conflicting positions: The Big Ten favors 4-4-2-2-1 while the SEC leans 5+11. —Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 4 June 2025

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