Put back in control, say? (9)
I believe the answer is:
reinstate
'put back in' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'control say' is the wordplay.
'control' becomes 'rein' (synonyms).
'say' becomes 'state' (synonyms).
'rein'+'state'='REINSTATE'
(Other definitions for reinstate that I've seen before include "Restore to previous position" , "Restore to former post" , "Put back in position" , "Restore, put back" , "Re-establish" .)