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The government was accused of controlling the media to suppress dissenting voices and manipulate public opinion. El gobierno fue acusado de controlar los medios para suprimir las voces disidentes y manipular la opinión pública.
2. lessen the intensity of.
The firefighters worked hard to control the spreading wildfire by creating firebreaks and evacuating nearby residents. Los bomberos trabajaron con esfuerzo para controlar el incendio de vegetación en expansión creando brechas de fuego y evacuando a los residentes cercanos.
3. handle and cause to function.
The engineer carefully controlled the temperature of the experiment, adjusting the settings to ensure precise results. El ingeniero controló cuidadosamente la temperatura del experimento, ajustando los parámetros para asegurar resultados precisos.
4. maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage.
She manipulates her boss Traducción de 'She manipulates her boss'
She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up Traducción de 'She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up'
The teacher knew how to keep the class in line Traducción de 'The teacher knew how to keep the class in line'
She keeps in line Traducción de 'She keeps in line'
5. check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard.
The researcher controlled for the variables by running an identical experiment without the new treatment to ensure accurate results. El investigador controló las variables realizando un experimento idéntico sin el nuevo tratamiento para asegurar resultados precisos.
6. place under restrictions.
Limit access to by law Traducción de 'Limit access to by law'
This substance is controlled Traducción de 'This substance is controlled'
That area is restricted to security personnel only Traducción de 'That area is restricted to security personnel only'
7. verify by using a duplicate register for comparison.
The accountant controlled the financial records to ensure that all transactions were accurate and up-to-date. El contable controló los registros financieros para asegurarse de que todas las transacciones fueran precisas y actualizadas.
8. be careful or certain to do something.
The pilot will control the descent carefully to ensure a safe landing. El piloto controlará el descenso con cuidado para garantizar un aterrizaje seguro.
9. have a firm understanding or knowledge of.
As an expert in her field, she controls the intricacies of quantum mechanics, making complex concepts seem accessible to her students. Como una experta en su campo, ella controla las complejidades de la mecánica cuántica, haciendo que los conceptos complejos parezcan accesibles para sus estudiantes.
maintain verb
1. cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity.
E.g., `keep clean' Traducción de 'E.g., `keep clean''
Hold in place Traducción de 'Hold in place'
She always held herself as a lady Traducción de 'She always held herself as a lady'
The students keep me on my toes Traducción de 'The students keep me on my toes'
2. keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction.
The park ranger worked tirelessly to maintain the trails, ensuring that they remained safe and accessible for visitors. El guardabosques trabajó incansablemente para mantener los senderos, asegurándose de que se mantuvieran seguros y accesibles para los visitantes.
3. supply with necessities and support.
The government has vowed to maintain the displaced families by providing them with food, shelter, and medical aid. El gobierno ha prometido mantener a las familias desplazadas proporcionándoles comida, alojamiento y ayuda médica.
4. state categorically.
The politician maintained that she had nothing to do with the scandal, despite mounting evidence to the contrary. El político sostuvo que ella no tenía nada que ver con el escándalo, a pesar de la creciente evidencia en contra.
5. have and exercise.
To maintain my fitness, I need to regularly visit the gym and follow a strict workout routine. Mantener mi forma física requiere que visite regularmente el gimnasio y siga un rutina de entrenamiento estricto.
6. maintain for use and service.
The mechanic spent hours in the garage, carefully maintaining the vintage car to ensure it would run smoothly on its next outing. El mecánico pasó horas en el garaje, cuidadosamente manteniendo el coche clásico para asegurarse de que corriera suavemente en su próximo salido.
7. maintain by writing regular records.
As the company's accountant, it is my responsibility to maintain accurate financial records on a monthly basis. Como contable de la empresa, es mi responsabilidad mantener registros financieros precisos con regularidad mensual.
8. state or assert.
The lawyer maintained that her client was innocent, despite the mounting evidence against him. El abogado sostuvo que su cliente era inocente, a pesar del creciente montón de evidencia en contra de él.
9. support against an opponent.
The defensive line worked together to maintain their block, holding off the opposing team's powerful running back. La línea defensiva se unió para mantener su bloqueo, deteniendo al poderoso corredor del equipo contrario.
10. stick to correctly or closely.
Despite the challenges, she maintained her focus on finishing the project within the deadline. A pesar de los desafíos, ella mantuvo su enfoque en completar el proyecto antes de la fecha límite.
