“take control”
To assume authority, power, or command over a situation, person, or one's own behavior. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "take control" in the video clips below.
Hear how "take control" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 9 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Dexter 20 06, Hannibal, Pretty Little Liars, Sex Education, Twilight and 4 more.
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TV ShowDexter 20 06
Dexter 20 06 — S06E12
“Take control.”
And that's what you need to do, Deb. … One thing I'm sure I have faith in
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TV ShowHannibal
Hannibal — S01E06
“Take control.”
I don't have any control
over that. … I'm sorry
about your wife, Jack.
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TV ShowPretty Little Liars
Pretty Little Liars — S02E23
“Take control.”
What she was looking for? … All right, you got it?
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TV ShowSex Education
Sex Education — S02E02
“Take control.”
what you would like on your sex education curriculum. … Perhaps you'd like to know about the female orgasm...
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MovieTwilight
Twilight
“Take control.”
You should ask him. … You're a strong, independent woman.
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MovieWar for the Planet of the Apes
War for the Planet of the Apes
“Take control.”
I think it's just me all by myself now. … Colonel, I don't think. I'm gonna make it, sir.
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YouTubeThe Diary Of A CEO1.4M views · 2024-05-06
Rebel Wilson: The Truth About Sacha Baron Cohen! Trauma Was The Reason I Couldn't Lose Weight!
“take control of the finances but then go”
and also more financial abuse like he'd … and gamble with the money and then we'd
Play at 11:01
YouTubeLex Fridman1.4M views · 2022-12-12
Ed Calderon: Mexican Drug Cartels | Lex Fridman Podcast #346
“take control of a region and how does it”
that you mentioned and then grow get … do so in this dynamic
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YouTubeFox News784K views · 2026-03-16
Keane: This is a MAJOR strategic asset...
“TAKE CONTROL OF IT OR EVEN”
MINIMIZED THE RISK IF WE WANT TO … THREATEN CONTROL WHEN THE REGIME
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YouTubeFox News784K views · 2026-03-16
Keane: This is a MAJOR strategic asset...
“TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR ECONOMIC”
WE WANT YOU TO DO THIS OR WE'LL … WELL-BEING.
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