Be under control
verb phrase
To manage or govern something effectively.
The situation is under control now, thanks to the firefighters' quick response.
Often appears as...
- situation is under control
- everything is under control
verb phrase
To influence or direct someone's behavior or actions.
He had his temper under control and did not yell at anyone.
Often appears as...
- temper is under control
- emotions are under control
verb phrase
To restrict or limit the spread of a disease or infection.
The doctors have the outbreak under control, no need to panic.
Often appears as...
- outbreak is under control
- infection is under control
Usage tips
Reassuring
verb phrase
To manage or govern something effectively.
The situation is under control now, thanks to the firefighters' quick response.
Often appears as...
- situation is under control
- everything is under control
verb phrase
To influence or direct someone's behavior or actions.
He had his temper under control and did not yell at anyone.
Often appears as...
- temper is under control
- emotions are under control
verb phrase
To restrict or limit the spread of a disease or infection.
The doctors have the outbreak under control, no need to panic.
Often appears as...
- outbreak is under control
- infection is under control
Usage tips
Reassuring
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
The phrase can describe calm following chaos or indicate ongoing stability and safety.
After the hurricane, authorities worked hard until the city was under control.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Implied
Using the phrase suggests someone has the authority or ability to manage situations.
The principal has the school under control during the celebration.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
Sometimes used figuratively to express that problems are not as bad as they seem.
Don't worry about the chaos at the event; it's all under control.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
The phrase can describe calm following chaos or indicate ongoing stability and safety.
After the hurricane, authorities worked hard until the city was under control.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Implied
Using the phrase suggests someone has the authority or ability to manage situations.
The principal has the school under control during the celebration.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
Sometimes used figuratively to express that problems are not as bad as they seem.
Don't worry about the chaos at the event; it's all under control.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
The phrase can describe calm following chaos or indicate ongoing stability and safety.
After the hurricane, authorities worked hard until the city was under control.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Implied
Using the phrase suggests someone has the authority or ability to manage situations.
The principal has the school under control during the celebration.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Literal
Sometimes used figuratively to express that problems are not as bad as they seem.
Don't worry about the chaos at the event; it's all under control.
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