control the tempo

Frequency: 7.512.0 per million words

To manage or determine the speed of an event or activity.

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Examples (10)

  • The midfielder knows how to control the tempo of the match.
  • The conductor uses his baton to control the tempo of the orchestra.
  • We need a point guard who can control the tempo on the court.
  • It is important to control the tempo of the negotiation.
  • The veteran player controlled the tempo throughout the second half.
  • The drummer's job is to control the tempo for the entire band.
  • The moderator struggled to control the tempo of the heated debate.
  • If we can control the tempo, we can wear down the opposition.
  • You should control the tempo of your breathing while running.
  • He tried to control the tempo of the game by playing defensively.