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regulate

(regjʊleɪt)
Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense regulates, present participle regulating, past tense, past participle regulated
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.
It's a treatment that can carry risks, and in Britain it's strictly regulated.
More Synonyms of regulate

regulate in British English

(ˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪt)
verb (transitive)
1. 
to adjust (the amount of heat, sound, etc, of something) as required; control
2. 
to adjust (an instrument or appliance) so that it operates correctly
3. 
to bring into conformity with a rule, principle, or usage
Derived forms
regulative (ˈregulative) or regulatory (ˈregulatory)
adjective
regulatively (ˈregulatively)
adverb
Word origin
C17: from Late Latin rēgulāre to control, from Latin rēgula a ruler

regulate in American English

(ˈrɛgjəˌleɪt)
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈreguˌlated or ˈreguˌlating
1. 
to control, direct, or govern according to a rule, principle, or system
2. 
to adjust to a particular standard, rate, degree, amount, etc.
regulate the heat
3. 
to adjust (a clock, etc.) so as to make operate accurately
4. 
to make uniform, methodical, orderly, etc.
Derived forms
regulative (ˈreguˌlative) (ˈrɛgjəˌleɪtɪv; ˈrɛgjələtɪv)
adjective
regulatory (ˈregulaˌtory) (ˈrɛgjələˌtɔri)
adjective
Word origin
< LL regulatus, pp. of regulare, to rule, regulate < L regula, a rule

regulate in Mechanical Engineering

(rɛgyəleɪt)
Word forms: (present) regulates, (past) regulated, (perfect) regulated, (progressive) regulating
verb
(Mechanical engineering: Control, instrumentation and metrology)
If you regulate an instrument or appliance, you adjust it so that it operates correctly.
A 3-speed fan means you can regulate the speed at which vapor is distributed.
By adjusting the thermostat, you can regulate the temperature of a building.
If you regulate an instrument or appliance, you adjust it so that it operates correctly.
regulator

Examples of 'regulate' in a sentence
regulate

He breathed deeply trying to regulate the pound of his heartbeat.
Hinxman, Margaret THE SOUND OF MURDER (2001)
He had believed in the law once; valued it, served it, and trusted its power to regulate the world.
Clive Barker EVERVILLE (2001)
There are ways it may be useful, but it is too difficult to regulate to rely upon it.
Robin Hobb THE GOLDEN FOOL: BOOK TWO OF THE TAWNY MAN (2001)
Pushing away from the trunk and holding it between her hands, she began to regulate her breathing, focusing on her knuckles.
Gregg Andrew Hurwitz MINUTES TO BURN (2001)

In other languages
regulate

British English: regulate VERB
To regulate an activity or process means to control it, especially by means of rules.
The government should regulate competition among insurance companies.
  • American English: regulate
  • Brazilian Portuguese: regular
  • Chinese: 控制 >尤指通过规则
  • European Spanish: controlar
  • French: réguler
  • German: regulieren
  • Italian: regolamentare
  • Japanese: 規制する
  • Korean: 규제하다
  • European Portuguese: regular
  • Latin American Spanish: regular

Chinese translation of 'regulate'

regulate

(ˈrɛɡjuleɪt)

vt

  1. (= control) 管制 (guǎnzhì)
  2. (= adjust) [machine, oven] 调(調)整 (tiáozhěng)
1 (verb) 
Definition
to control by means of rules
a powerful body to regulate the stock market
Synonyms
control
He now controls the largest retail development empire in southern California.
You should not let other people control you.
run
His father ran a prosperous business.
order
Entries in the book are ordered alphabetically.
rule
the feudal lord who ruled this land
manage
Within two years, he was managing the store.
direct
She will direct day-to-day operations.
guide
He should have let his instinct guide him.
handle
One report said the aircraft would become difficult to handle.
conduct
I decided to conduct an experiment.
arrange
He started to arrange the books in piles.
monitor
Officials had not been allowed to monitor the voting.
organize
He began to organize his papers.
govern
They go to the polls on Friday to choose the people they want to govern their country.
administer
Next summer's exams will be straightforward to administer.
oversee
Get a surveyor to oversee and inspect the various stages of the work.
supervise
One of his jobs was supervising the dining room.
systematize
The way to stay on top is to systematize your approach.
superintend
During the interval, he superintended a prize draw.
2 (verb) 
Definition
to adjust slightly
He breathed deeply, trying to regulate the pound of his heartbeat.
Synonyms
moderate
They are hoping that she will be persuaded to moderate her views.
control
modulate
He carefully modulated his voice.
settle
fit
She was having her wedding dress fitted.
balance
He balanced his budget by rigid control over public expenditure.
tune
He will rapidly be tuned to the keynote of his new associates.
adjust
To attract investors the country has adjusted its tax laws.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of adjust
To attract investors the country has adjusted its tax laws.
Synonyms
change,
order,
reform,
fix,
arrange,
alter,
adapt,
revise,
modify,
set,
regulate,
amend,
reconcile,
remodel,
redress,
rectify,
recast,
customize,
make conform
in the sense of administer
Definition
to manage (an organization or estate)
Next summer's exams will be straightforward to administer.
Synonyms
manage,
run,
control,
rule,
direct,
handle,
conduct,
command,
govern,
oversee,
supervise,
preside over,
be in charge of,
superintend
in the sense of arrange
Definition
to put into a proper or systematic order
He started to arrange the books in piles.
Synonyms
put in order,
group,
form,
order,
sort,
class,
position,
range,
file,
rank,
line up,
organize,
set out,
sequence,
exhibit,
sort out (informal),
array,
classify,
tidy,
marshal,
align,
categorize,
systematize,
dispose,
jack up (New Zealand, informal)

Synonyms of 'regulate'

regulate

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of balance
Definition
to compare or equalize the credit and debit totals of (an account)
He balanced his budget by rigid control over public expenditure.
Synonyms
calculate,
rate,
judge,
total,
determine,
estimate,
settle,
count,
square,
reckon,
work out,
compute,
gauge,
tally
in the sense of conduct
Definition
to carry out
I decided to conduct an experiment.
Synonyms
carry out,
run,
control,
manage,
direct,
handle,
organize,
govern,
regulate,
administer,
supervise,
preside over
in the sense of direct
Definition
to conduct or control the affairs of
She will direct day-to-day operations.
Synonyms
control,
run,
manage,
lead,
rule,
guide,
handle,
conduct,
advise,
govern,
regulate,
administer,
oversee,
supervise,
dispose,
preside over,
mastermind,
call the shots,
call the tune,
superintend
in the sense of fit
Definition
to adjust in order to make appropriate
She was having her wedding dress fitted.
Synonyms
adapt,
fashion,
shape,
arrange,
alter,
tailor,
adjust,
modify,
tweak (informal),
customize
in the sense of govern
Definition
to direct and control the policy and affairs of (a country or an organization)
They go to the polls on Friday to choose the people they want to govern their country.
Synonyms
rule,
lead,
control,
command,
manage,
direct,
guide,
handle,
conduct,
order,
reign over,
administer,
oversee,
supervise,
be in power over,
call the shots,
call the tune,
hold sway over,
superintend
in the sense of guide
Definition
to influence (a person) in his or her actions or opinions
He should have let his instinct guide him.
Synonyms
supervise,
train,
rule,
teach,
influence,
advise,
counsel,
govern,
educate,
regulate,
instruct,
oversee,
sway,
superintend
in the sense of handle
Definition
to hold, move, operate, or touch with the hands
One report said the aircraft would become difficult to handle.
Synonyms
control,
manage,
direct,
operate,
guide,
use,
steer,
manipulate,
manoeuvre,
wield
in the sense of manage
Definition
to be in charge of
Within two years, he was managing the store.
Synonyms
be in charge of,
run,
handle,
rule,
direct,
conduct,
command,
govern,
administer,
oversee,
supervise,
preside over,
be head of,
call the shots in,
superintend,
call the tune in
in the sense of modulate
Definition
to adjust or regulate the degree of
He carefully modulated his voice.
Synonyms
adjust,
balance,
vary,
tone,
tune,
regulate,
harmonize,
inflect,
attune
in the sense of monitor
Definition
to observe or record the condition or performance of a person or thing
Officials had not been allowed to monitor the voting.
Synonyms
check,
follow,
record,
watch,
survey,
observe,
scan,
oversee,
supervise,
keep an eye on,
keep track of,
keep tabs on

Additional synonyms

in the sense of order
Definition
to arrange (things) methodically or in their proper places
Entries in the book are ordered alphabetically.
Synonyms
arrange,
group,
sort,
class,
position,
range,
file,
rank,
line up,
organize,
set out,
sequence,
catalogue,
sort out,
classify,
array,
dispose,
tidy,
marshal,
lay out,
tabulate,
systematize,
neaten,
put in order,
set in order,
put to rights
in the sense of organize
Definition
to arrange systematically
He began to organize his papers.
Synonyms
put in order,
arrange,
group,
list,
file,
index,
catalogue,
classify,
codify,
pigeonhole,
tabulate,
inventory,
systematize,
dispose
in the sense of oversee
Definition
to watch over and direct (someone or something)
Get a surveyor to oversee and inspect the various stages of the work.
Synonyms
supervise,
run,
control,
manage,
direct,
handle,
conduct,
look after,
be responsible for,
administer,
inspect,
preside over,
keep an eye on,
be on duty at,
superintend,
have or be in charge of
in the sense of rule
Definition
to govern (people or a political unit)
the feudal lord who ruled this land
Synonyms
govern,
lead,
control,
manage,
direct,
guide,
regulate,
administer,
oversee,
preside over,
have power over,
reign over,
command over,
have charge of
in the sense of run
Definition
to manage
His father ran a prosperous business.
Synonyms
manage,
lead,
direct,
be in charge of,
own,
head,
control,
boss (informal),
operate,
handle,
conduct,
look after,
carry on,
regulate,
take care of,
administer,
oversee,
supervise,
mastermind,
coordinate,
superintend
in the sense of superintend
Definition
to supervise (a person or an activity)
During the interval, he superintended a prize draw.
Synonyms
supervise,
run,
oversee,
control,
manage,
direct,
handle,
look after,
overlook,
administer,
inspect
in the sense of supervise
Definition
to direct the performance or operation of (an activity or a process)
One of his jobs was supervising the dining room.
Synonyms
oversee,
run,
manage,
control,
direct,
handle,
conduct,
look after,
be responsible for,
administer,
inspect,
preside over,
keep an eye on,
be on duty,
superintend,
have or be in charge of
in the sense of systematize
Definition
to arrange (information) in a system
The way to stay on top is to systematize your approach.
Synonyms
arrange,
organize,
rationalize,
sequence,
regulate,
classify,
dispose,
standardize,
tabulate,
put in order,
make uniform,
schematize,
methodize
in the sense of tune
Definition
to make small adjustments to (an engine, machine, etc.) to obtain the proper or desired performance
He will rapidly be tuned to the keynote of his new associates.
Synonyms
regulate,
adapt,
modulate,
harmonize,
attune,
pitch
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