contrôler — meaning in English
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English meaning
- card noun A small, flat piece of stiff paper or plastic, used for games, messages, payments, or identification.
- check noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
- control verb To direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.
- monitor noun A screen used to display output from a computer or other device.
- vet noun A doctor who treats animals; short for veterinarian.
Senses
contrôler is used for these senses in English:
- card (transitive, US) To check IDs, especially against a minimum age requirement.
- check (transitive) To inspect; to examine.
- check (transitive) To control, limit, or halt.
- control (transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
- monitor (transitive) To watch over; to guard.
- vet To thoroughly check or investigate particularly with regard to providing formal approval.
card — full definition
- noun A small, flat piece of stiff paper or plastic, used for games, messages, payments, or identification.
- verb To check someone's identification to confirm their age.
check — full definition
- noun An inspection to make sure something is correct, safe, or working.
- noun A written order instructing a bank to pay a stated sum (spelled "cheque" in British English).
- noun The bill for a meal, especially in a restaurant.
- noun In chess, a position where the king is under direct threat of capture.
- verb To examine or verify something.