control; place under supervision; enforce restrictions
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesverb
to control; to restrict; to enforce regulations
formalRefers to administrative or legal control over activities, resources, or areas.
During the pandemic, the government strictly controlled the movement of people.
A blackout is enforced in this area.
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Traffic control has led to the closure of some roads.
Export controls are imposed on certain chemicals.
verb
to place under surveillance or supervision; to subject to compulsory restraint
formalA specific legal term referring to a non-custodial punishment or preventive measure imposed by judicial authorities. The offender's freedom of movement and certain rights are restricted, but they are not imprisoned.
He was sentenced to two years of surveillance (as a criminal punishment).
Surveillance is a type of criminal punishment that does not involve imprisonment.
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During the surveillance period, he must report regularly to the public security organs.