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- DictionaryReg·u·late/ˈreɡyəˌlāt/
verb
- 1. control or maintain the rate or speed of (a machine or process) so that it operates properly: "a hormone that regulates metabolism and organ function"
to control an activity or process by rules or a system: A computer system regulates production. [ + question word ] Their parents regulate how much TV the children can watch. Regulate also means to adjust something to a desired level or standard: As a diabetic, she regulates her sugar intake carefully. regulation.
verb. /ˈreɡjuleɪt/ Verb Forms. [transitive, intransitive] regulate (something) to control something by means of rules. The department is responsible for regulating the insurance industry. The activities of credit companies are regulated by law. The government accepts whaling in principle as long as it is carefully regulated.
1. to control or direct by a rule, principle, or method. 2. to adjust in accordance with some standard or requirement, as of amount or degree: to regulate the temperature. 3. to adjust so as to ensure accuracy of operation: to regulate a watch. 4. to put in good order: to regulate the digestion.
verb. bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations. “We cannot regulate the way people dress” “This town likes to regulate ” synonyms: govern, order, regularise, regularize. see more. verb. shape or influence; give direction to. synonyms: determine, influence, mold, shape. see more. verb.
regulate. verb. /ˈrɛɡyəˌleɪt/ Verb Forms. regulate something to control something by means of rules The activities of credit companies are regulated by law. The government accepts whaling in principle as long as it is carefully regulated. It is up to the regulating authority to put the measures into effect. Join us.
1. : the act of regulating : the state of being regulated. 2. a. : an authoritative rule dealing with details or procedure. safety regulations. b. : a rule or order issued by an executive authority or regulatory agency of a government and having the force of law. 3. a.
to control an activity or process, especially by using rules: There are laws regulating advertising. regulate verb [T] (SPEED/TEMPERATURE) to control the speed, temperature, etc of something: Babies find it difficult to regulate their body temperature. (Definition of regulate from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
