Phrases & Expressions

having control

• She's in control of the project.
• He's in control of himself.

As a payment or a reaction for something that has been given or done.

• What do you want in return?
• In return, I'll help you.

To lose money in business.

• The store made a loss last quarter.
• We can't keep making losses.

To avoid risks and choose the safest option.

• Just play it safe.
• I'll play it safe and stay home.

To increase the size, amount, or importance of something.

• We need to scale up production.
• Can you scale up this operation?

To take control of something from someone else.

• After 11 hours of driving, I was getting tired — fortunately, my friend offered to take over.
• My new boss will be taking over some of my projects.

To give official permission for something to start or continue.

• The boss gave the green light to the project.
• We're waiting for them to give the green light.

To meet with others to discuss something.

• We have a meeting at 3 pm.
• They had a long meeting yesterday.

To delay or postpone something until a later time.

• They decided to put the decision on hold.
• The project has been put on hold until next year.

To make people notice something important.

• This report calls attention to the environmental risks.
• The campaign calls attention to the issue of homelessness.