控制

Our forces are in control of the city.

The situation has been brought under control.

The arms trade should be subject to rigorous control.

hold sb in the palm of one's hand

be beyond/outside one's control

assume direct control (of)

impose strict controls (over)

get out of control; lose control (of)

command/control oneself; get oneself in hand

rein in/on expenditures

command a strategic position

control/curb inflation; get a handle on inflation

control population growth

control a fire

control one's emotions; tutor one's passions

take control of the area