Control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage. Synonyms:control, manipulate."She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up" , "The teacher knew how to keep the class in line" , "She keeps in line"
... "A" Company of the 5th. This side was to move inwards, clearing the old British trenches with the bayonet as it reached them. On the right was "A" Company, clear of the trenches, which fell to others, so that "A" Company's duty was to clear their side of Suffolk Ridge and keep in line with the company on their left. From the information gained by our patrols we did not anticipate that "A" Company would meet with any opposition. The Turkish position to their front was some 200 yards farther on than ... — The Fifth Battalion Highland Light Infantry in the War 1914-1918 • F.L. Morrison Read full book for free!
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