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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.
[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.
Definitions of regulate. 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.
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. Want to learn more?
5 days ago · verb. To regulate an activity or process means to control it, especially by means of rules. Serious reform is needed to improve institutions that regulate competition. [VERB noun] As we get older the temperature-regulating mechanisms in the body become less efficient. [VERB -ing] regulated adjective. ...a planned, state-regulated economy.
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)
to put or keep something in good order or within reasonable limits: Playful interactions with adult caregivers help children develop the ability to regulate their emotions and behavior. Biology. to adjust or adapt (a bodily process or function) in response to external stimuli. Genetics. to control the expression of (a gene or genes).
