regulate

verb
UK: /ˈreɡjuleɪt/
US: /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

  1. To control something by using rules.

    1. The government will regulate prices.
    2. The new law seeks to regulate harmful emissions from factories.

  2. To adjust something so that it works well or is correct.

    1. Please regulate the thermostat to 20 degrees.
    2. Our body naturally regulates its temperature to maintain a stable condition.

Synonyms

govern adjust control direct manage
regulate adjective

  1. Made according to the rules or standards that are officially required.

    1. The regulate procedure is quite simple.
    2. All businesses must follow the regulate safety guidelines.
regulate transitive-verb

  1. Control the speed of a machine so that it operates at a constant speed.

    1. The clock motor has to be carefully regulated.
    2. The governor regulated the steam engine's speed effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "regulate" in English means: To control something by using rules., To adjust something so that it works well or is correct..

The phonetic transcription of "regulate" is /ˈreɡjuleɪt/ in British English and /ˈreɡjəleɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "regulate": govern, adjust, control, direct, manage.

Example usage of "regulate": "The government will regulate prices.". More examples on the page.