regulate

/'regjuleit/
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regulate

The technician uses a knob to regulate the temperature of the water bath.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To control, direct, or govern according to a rule, principle, or system: To bring order, method, or uniformity to a process or activity.
    • To adjust or maintain (a machine, mechanism, or condition) to a desired standard, rate, or degree: To make something work correctly or consistently.
Examples of Usage
  • Verb:
    • Governments often regulate industries to protect consumers.
    • Please regulate the thermostat to keep the room at a comfortable temperature.
    • The body has systems to regulate its internal temperature.
    • The new law will regulate the use of personal data online.
Advanced Usage
  • "to regulate oneself": To exercise self-control or self-discipline.
    • In a free environment, one must learn to regulate oneself.
  • In a technical/scientific context: Often refers to maintaining a biological, chemical, or physical parameter.
    • Hormones help regulate metabolism.
Variants and Related Words
  • Regulation (n): An official rule or the act of controlling.
    • Strict regulations govern food safety.
  • Regulator (n): A person or device that controls something.
    • The independent regulator oversees the financial sector.
  • Regulatory (adj): Related to control or rules, especially by an authority.
    • The company must comply with all regulatory requirements.
Synonyms
  • Control: To exercise authoritative or dominating influence over.
  • Govern: To rule or direct with authority.
  • Adjust: To change or move something slightly to improve it.
  • Modulate: To adjust or vary the intensity, tone, or frequency.
Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Regulate" is not commonly used with particles to form phrasal verbs. Its meaning is typically expressed directly.)

Related Idioms
  • "Lay down the law": To make rules and expect people to obey them (similar in spirit to imposing regulation).
    • The new manager immediately laid down the law about office hours.
regulate

The technician uses a knob to regulate the temperature of the water bath.

Verb
  1. check the emission of (sound)
  2. shape or influence; give direction to
    • experience often determines ability
    • mold public opinion
  3. bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
    • We cannot regulate the way people dress
    • This town likes to regulate
  4. fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
    • regulate the temperature
    • modulate the pitch

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