controlling
Prononciation : [kənˈtroʊlɪŋ]
Contexte : « behavior management »
(verb) to make sure that something happens the way you want it to. It's like when a teacher helps keep the classroom quiet and organized.
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The coach is controlling the team by giving them instructions during the game.
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The students are not controlling their excitement and are being very noisy.
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How are you controlling the volume in the classroom?
Contexte : « behavior management »
(adjective) describing someone who is managing or guiding their own or others' actions. Imagine a parent guiding a child's behavior to help them learn the right way to do things.
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She has a controlling nature, which helps her manage the project successfully.
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He is not controlling his emotions well during stressful situations.
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Do you think being controlling can sometimes be helpful?
Contexte : « power dynamics »
(verb) to have power over someone or something. Like a boss who makes decisions for the team.
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The new manager is controlling the project in a way that inspires everyone.
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He feels like he is not controlling his life as much as he should.
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Who is controlling the meeting today?