regulate

verb

reg·u·late ˈre-gyə-ˌlāt How to pronounce regulate (audio)

also ˈrā-

regulated; regulating

transitive verb

: to govern or direct according to rule

b(1)

: to bring under the control of law or constituted authority

(2)

: to make regulations for or concerning

regulate the industries of a country

: to bring order, method, or uniformity to

regulate one's habits

: to fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of

regulate the pressure of a tire

regulative

ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-tiv How to pronounce regulate (audio)

also ˈrā-

adjective

regulatory

ˈre-gyə-lə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce regulate (audio)

also ˈrā-

adjective

Example Sentences

The dam regulates the flow of water into the river. We need better laws to regulate the content of the Internet. Laws have been made to regulate working conditions. The government regulates how much lead may be found in our water supply. The department regulates foreign trade.

Recent Examples on the Web Thanks to the vents that regulate airflow and the elevated base that separates the produce from its moisture, the containers have kept my strawberries, lettuce, and peppers fresh for several days—even weeks in some cases.

Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2022 While larger mammals like bears, coyotes and mountain lions are most adaptable to heat, smaller ones that can’t regulate their temperature and are more reliant on water, such as fish, amphibians and birds, are the most vulnerable.

Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Sep. 2022 Other states are considering legislation to regulate the use of guns on film sets.

Anousha Sakoui, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 Rather, the accessories that regulate the gas flowing into the pipeline could be damaged by operating at a low capacity.

Paul Roderick Gregory, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 The move to release the film at this time may mark the end of the annual mid-summer season when Chinese-language films are favored by authorities that regulate the sector.

Patrick Frater, Variety, 17 Aug. 2022 The decision to halt the cheesemaking was based on two factors: the meadows’ utterly parched state and the rules that regulate salers’ production.

María Luisa Paúl, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022 Alabama senator Tommy Tuberville and West Virginia senator Joe Manchin intend to draft a bill to present to Congress that would regulate name, image and likeness activities within college sports, their offices announced Wednesday.

Mike Rodak | Mrodak@al.com, al, 3 Aug. 2022 After the collapse of $40 billion crypto asset known as Terra, senators in both parties have proposed legislation that would regulate crypto for the first time, and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has called for more oversight of crypto ventures.

Steve Karnowski, ajc, 10 July 2022 See More

单词	regulate
释义	regulate verb reg·u·late ˈre-gyə-ˌlāt also ˈrā- regulated; regulating transitive verb 1 a : to govern or direct according to rule b(1) : to bring under the control of law or constituted authority (2) : to make regulations for or concerning regulate the industries of a country 2 : to bring order, method, or uniformity to regulate one's habits 3 : to fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of regulate the pressure of a tire regulative ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-tiv also ˈrā- adjective regulatory ˈre-gyə-lə-ˌtȯr-ē also ˈrā- adjective Synonyms bridle check constrain contain control curb govern hold inhibit keep measure pull in rein (in) restrain rule tame See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The dam regulates the flow of water into the river. We need better laws to regulate the content of the Internet. Laws have been made to regulate working conditions. The government regulates how much lead may be found in our water supply. The department regulates foreign trade. Recent Examples on the Web Thanks to the vents that regulate airflow and the elevated base that separates the produce from its moisture, the containers have kept my strawberries, lettuce, and peppers fresh for several days—even weeks in some cases. Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2022 While larger mammals like bears, coyotes and mountain lions are most adaptable to heat, smaller ones that can’t regulate their temperature and are more reliant on water, such as fish, amphibians and birds, are the most vulnerable. Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Sep. 2022 Other states are considering legislation to regulate the use of guns on film sets. Anousha Sakoui, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022 Rather, the accessories that regulate the gas flowing into the pipeline could be damaged by operating at a low capacity. Paul Roderick Gregory, WSJ, 24 Aug. 2022 The move to release the film at this time may mark the end of the annual mid-summer season when Chinese-language films are favored by authorities that regulate the sector. Patrick Frater, Variety, 17 Aug. 2022 The decision to halt the cheesemaking was based on two factors: the meadows’ utterly parched state and the rules that regulate salers’ production. María Luisa Paúl, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2022 Alabama senator Tommy Tuberville and West Virginia senator Joe Manchin intend to draft a bill to present to Congress that would regulate name, image and likeness activities within college sports, their offices announced Wednesday. Mike Rodak \| Mrodak@al.com, al, 3 Aug. 2022 After the collapse of $40 billion crypto asset known as Terra, senators in both parties have proposed legislation that would regulate crypto for the first time, and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has called for more oversight of crypto ventures. Steve Karnowski, ajc, 10 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Late Latin regulatus, past participle of regulare, from Latin regula rule First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing regulate self-regulate re-regulate self-regulate re-regulate Kids Definition regulate verb reg·u·late ˈre-gyə-ˌlāt regulated; regulating 1 : to bring under the control of authority : make rules concerning Laws regulate water quality. 2 : to control the time, amount, degree, or rate of The dam regulates water flow. 3 : to bring order or method to The program is regulated well. Medical Definition regulate transitive verb reg·u·late ˈreg-yə-ˌlāt regulated; regulating 1 : to control or direct according to rule or law regulate the testing of experimental drugs 2 : to fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of Legal Definition regulate transitive verb reg·u·late regulated; regulating 1 : to govern or direct according to rule 2 a : to bring under the control of law b : to make regulations for or concerning regulate verb 1 as in to control to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) you would be well advised to regulate your enthusiasm for the venture and pause to consider the risk involved Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance control curb contain restrain keep govern measure stifle suppress constrain inhibit tame rule check hold stop bridle repress pull in interrupt impede squelch hinder strangle rein (in) swallow muffle smother obstruct block hold back hamper pocket arrest silence mince muzzle choke (back) sink handcuff bottle (up) gag Antonyms & Near Antonyms lose loosen liberate express unleash loose vent take out air See More 2 as in to manage to look after and make decisions about the government agency that regulates the nuclear power industry in this country Synonyms & Similar Words manage supervise oversee operate control govern handle conduct run administer protect direct keep guide superintend tend administrate steward steer watch over carry on safeguard overlook watch lead preside (over) guard micromanage mind pilot stage-manage care (for) comanage codirect
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