1. Suru verb - special class, Transitive verb

   1.

   to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to bridle

2. 2.

   to get the better of

3. 3.

   to control; to command

Example sentences

• のろまな亀がレースを制する。

  Slow but steady wins the race.

• どう考えても、もっと前に規制するべきだったよ。

  For what it's worth, we should have regulated this a long time ago.