Problem: Sentence1: A chain of ideas, one leading to the next.
Sentence2: The chain of command.
Q: Does the term chain mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Problem: Sentence1: The timing and control of his movements were unimpaired.
Sentence2: He had lost control of his sphincters.
Q: Does the term control mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: the same meaning

Problem: Sentence1: Did you catch a cold?
Sentence2: I caught some Z's on the train.
Q: Does the term catch mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer: different meanings

Problem: Sentence1: Disperse particles.
Sentence2: The Jews are dispersed among all nations.
Q: Does the term disperse mean the same thing in both these sentences?

Answer:
different meanings