To restrain or hold back (e.g., emotions); to bridle or rein in (a horse or unruly people).
彼は怒りを制して冷静に話した。
He held back his anger and spoke calmly.
馬を制するには経験と力が必要だ。
Controlling a horse requires experience and strength.
To get the better of someone; to overpower or thwart an opponent.
試合序盤で相手を制して優位に立った。
They dominated the opponent early in the match and gained the advantage.
彼は討論会で相手をうまく制した。
He skillfully got the better of his opponent in the debate.
To control or command a situation; to exercise control over something.
彼の指揮で現場は見事に制された。
Under his command, the scene was admirably brought under control.
試験の内容をよく理解していれば、焦らずに試験を制することができる。
If you understand the exam content well, you can control the test without panicking.