Definition of «to control the pace»

"Controlling the pace" means having the power to determine or regulate the speed or rate at which something progresses or happens.

You'll do these at a steady, controlled pace for a minute. (thebettyrocker.com)
The advantage, though, is that you can better control the pace of your education. (veterinarianedu.org)
With interactive fiction, the player can also control pacing. (newscientist.com)
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