control over



*control over someone or something

the power to direct or manage someone or something. (*Typically: get ~; have ~; give someone ~.) I have no control over Mary. I can't stop her from running away. Who gave you control over what goes on in this house?
See also: control

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
MalcolmMAL-kəmScottish, English
Manus-Irish
LomÁN-Irish
Connolly['kɔnəli:]
Brandr-Ancient Scandinavian
Sorne-Basque