weight control
US: /ˈweɪt kənˈtroʊl/
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Definition of weight control - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

medicalmanagement of body mass through planned eating, activity, or other methods
  • She joined a weight control program after talking with her doctor.
  • Regular exercise plays a key role in long-term weight control.
  • The clinic offers counseling on nutrition and weight control strategies.
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Expressions with weight

carry weightv.
have influence or importance in a situation
His opinion carries weight in the committee.
dead weightn.
heavy weight that does not move
The box felt like dead weight in his arms.
hold weightv.
support a certain amount of weight physically
The bridge can hold weight up to 10 tons.
weight downv.
add weight to keep something in place
They used stones to weight down the tent.
bear the weight ofv.
carry something heavy without falling or breaking
The bridge can bear the weight of many cars.
carry one's weightv.
do one's fair share of work
Everyone in the team must carry their weight to succeed.

Expressions with control

under controladj.
not causing any immediate concern
The patient's condition is under control.
control freakn.
person with obsessive need to control events
She is a control freak about her wedding plans.
damage controln.
actions taken to limit negative effects of a problem
The company engaged in damage control after the scandal broke..
outta controladj.
not manageable or under control
The party got outta control after midnight.
beyond one's controladj.
not able to be controlled by someone
The delay was beyond his control.
out of controladj.
wildly unrestrained or violent
The party got out of control after midnight.
control the purse stringsv.
have authority over financial decisions
The finance committee controls the purse strings of the organization.
have fingertip controlv.
control something with great precision and ease
She can have fingertip control over the aircraft's movements.
in controladj.
having authority over a situation or task
She is in control of the entire project.
remote controln.
device used to operate appliances from a distance
He lost the remote control for the TV.

Terms related to weight control

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Terms with weight control included in their meaning

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dietv.
weight control
eat less food to lose weight
anorecticn.
weight control
drug that reduces appetite

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  1. French:contrôle du poids, ...
  2. German:Gewichtskontrolle, ...
  3. Italian:controllo del peso, ...
  4. Spanish:control de peso, ...
  5. Portuguese:controlo de peso, ...
  6. Chinese:体重控制, ...
  7. Japanese:体重管理, ...
  8. Arabic:التَّحَكُّم فِي الوَزْن, ...
  9. Hebrew:בַּקְרַת מִשְׁקָל, ...
  10. Russian:контроль веса, ...
  11. Ukrainian:контроль ваги, ...
  12. Hindi:वज़न नियंत्रण, ...

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