控
accuse; control; hang in air
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesverb
accuse; charge; bring a lawsuit against
formalUsed for formal or legal contexts, refers to accusing someone of a crime or wrongdoing
He was accused of fraud.
Many victims jointly sued the company.
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He pointed out the suspect on the spot.
She reported her former employer to the police.
The lawyer advised him to sue the other party through legal channels.
verb
control; remote control; dominate
Can refer to physical control, system control, or remote operation
This machine can be remotely controlled via a smartphone.
After takeoff, the plane lost contact with the ground control center.
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The government is controlling the spread of the epidemic.
This software can control the background running programs of the computer.
Parents need to strictly control children's usage time of electronic products.
verb
leave hanging; drain by inverting
Has two distinct usages: one for body posture, one for liquid draining
Sitting for a long time will cause swelling and numbness in both legs.
Sleeping with a fallen pillow can lead to stiff neck.