kontrollieren

Definitions of kontrollieren
  1. verb
    lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
    synonyms: mäßigen, zurückhalten
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    einschränken, limitieren
    place limits on (extent or access)
    bezähmen, bändigen
    to put down by force or authority
    einengen, eingrenzen
    narrow or limit
    abchecken, abnehmen, begutachten, beherrschen, checken
    keep in check
    begrenzen
    restrict
    lokalisieren
    restrict something to a particular area
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    aufhalten
    keep under control; keep in check
  2. verb
    exercise authoritative control or power over
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    erfüllen
    engage or engross the interest or attention of beforehand or occupy urgently or obsessively
    bearbeiten, handhaben, managen
    be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
    präsidieren, vorstehen
    act as president
    bezähmen, dominieren, gebieten
    have dominance or the power to defeat over
    regieren
    exercise authority over; as of nations
    befehligen
    be in command of
    bezaubern
    cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
    andocken
    maneuver into a dock
    verwalten
    work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
    organisieren
    cause to be structured or ordered or operating according to some principle or idea
    abstimmen
    bring into common action, movement, or condition
    betreiben
    direct the course of; manage or control
    thronen
    sit on the throne as a ruler
    beherrschen
    have sovereign power
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