continuous control
nounUK /kənˈtɪnjuəs kənˈtrəʊl/
US /kənˈtɪnjuəs kənˈtroʊl/
Keeping something moving or working smoothly all the time without stopping.
The pilot used continuous control to keep the airplane flying straight.
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2. In engineering, a system that adjusts a machine smoothly and constantly rather than in steps.
The thermostat uses continuous control to keep the room at exactly 20 degrees.
3. In video games, a setting where holding a button keeps an action going.
He turned on continuous control so the car would keep accelerating while he held the button.
4. The act of managing a process without breaks or pauses.
Continuous control of the water level kept the fish tank safe.