kontroliuoti

Kontroliuoti is a Lithuanian verb meaning to exercise control over something or someone, to regulate, govern, supervise, or restrain. It is transitive and used with a direct object in the accusative case, for example, kontroliuoti įrenginius, kontroliuoti procesą, kontroliuoti elgesį. The sense ranges from practical management of systems to behavioral restraint or regulatory oversight. Common contexts include controlling equipment or processes, managing costs, supervising personnel, or moderating actions or impulses. In organizational and technical settings, it is also used to monitor performance and keep operations within defined limits.

Etymology and usage: The word is a loanword from the international term control, typically borrowed into Lithuanian through Polish kontrolować and related European sources. Kontroliuoti is a regular verb of the -uoti class, so its conjugation follows standard patterns for this verb group.

Related terms and nuances: Kontrolė (control, inspection) and kontrolierius (controller, supervisor) are closely related nouns. The verb can be used in various registers, from everyday talk about personal restraint to formal discussion of governance, regulation, or quality assurance.

See also: Kontrolė, Kontrolierius.