get control of

get control of
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. hacerse con el control de
The ambitious young man wants to get control of the company.El joven ambicioso quiere hacerse con el control de la empresa.
b. controlar
Thankfully, the firefighters got control of the fire.Gracias a Dios, los bomberos controlaron el incendio.
c. dominar
The police were able to get control of the situation and arrest the attacker.La policía logró dominar la situación y detener al agresor.
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