control verb

control verb
A verb which takes multiple arguments, one of which is another verb, such that one of the control verbs arguments (possibly its subject) is semantically both an argument of the control verb and an argument of the other verb.

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  • Control verb — In linguistics, a control verb (also called an equi verb) is a verb that combines with (at least) one nominal complement and one verbal complement, such that the nominal complement corresponds to a semantic argument of both the control verb and… …   Wikipedia

  • Control (linguistics) — In linguistics, a control construction (also called equi NP deletion) is a clause that contains a main clause (or matrix clause), the predicate of which has two complements an embedded clause (or subordinate clause) complement and a nominal… …   Wikipedia

  • control — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 power over sb/sth ADJECTIVE ▪ absolute, complete, full, total ▪ effective, proper (esp. BrE) ▪ close …   Collocations dictionary

  • control — /kən trəυl/ noun 1. the power or ability to direct something ● The company is under the control of three shareholders. ♦ to lose control of a business to find that you have less than 50% of the shares in a company, and so are not longer able to… …   Marketing dictionary in english

  • control — /kən trəυl/ noun 1. the power or ability to direct something ● The company is under the control of three shareholders. ● Top management exercises tight control over spending. ♦ to gain control of a business to buy more than 50% of the shares so… …   Dictionary of banking and finance

  • control — con·trol vt con·trolled, con·trol·ling 1: to exercise restraining or directing influence over esp. by law 2: to have power or authority over precedent control s the outcome in this case 3: to have controlling interest in control n …   Law dictionary

  • control — ► NOUN 1) the power to influence people s behaviour or the course of events. 2) the restriction of an activity or phenomenon. 3) a means of limiting or regulating something: exchange controls. 4) a device by which a machine is regulated. 5) the… …   English terms dictionary

  • control — verb To exercise restraining or directing influence over. To regulate; restrain; dominate; curb; to hold from action; overpower; counteract; govern noun Power or authority to manage, direct, superintend, restrict, regulate, govern, administer, or …   Black's law dictionary

  • control — verb To exercise restraining or directing influence over. To regulate; restrain; dominate; curb; to hold from action; overpower; counteract; govern noun Power or authority to manage, direct, superintend, restrict, regulate, govern, administer, or …   Black's law dictionary

  • VERB (program) — VERB is a physical activity program of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States Government. It includes print, online, and television advertising. External links* [http://www.cdc.gov/YouthCampaign/ VERB Campaign] …   Wikipedia

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