Regulate

/ˈrɛɡ.jʊ.leɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to control or maintain the rate or speed of a machine or process so that it operates properly.

The thermostat helps to regulate the temperature in the house.

to govern or direct according to rule, principle, or law.

The government needed to regulate the financial industry to prevent fraud.

to adjust or control the operation of something to achieve a desired outcome.

She took measures to regulate her diet and exercise routine for better health.

to make rules or laws that control something.

The organization was created to regulate the activities of the industry.

From Latin 'regulatus', meaning to direct or rule.

self-regulate

To control oneself without external influence.

regulate one's emotions

To manage and control one's feelings and reactions.

food and drug administration regulate

An agency's role in overseeing food and drug safety.

regulation

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

regulatory

Related to the act of regulating.

regulator

An entity that regulates.

To keep in check or control.

You need to regulate your spending if you want to save money.

To oversee or monitor closely.

The coach had to regulate the team's practice sessions.