Regulate: meaning, definitions and examples

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regulate

 

[ ˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

government control

To control or supervise by means of rules and regulations. To adjust to a particular standard or requirement. To bring under the control of law or constituted authority.

Synonyms

control, govern, manage, supervise

Examples of usage

  • The government agency was created to regulate the industry and ensure fair competition.
  • The thermostat regulates the temperature in the room automatically.
Context #2 | Verb

biological process

To control or adjust the rate or manner of a biological process. To maintain the normal physiological activity of an organism.

Synonyms

adjust, balance, control, modulate

Examples of usage

  • The body regulates its temperature through sweating and shivering.
  • Insulin is a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels.

Translations

Translations of the word "regulate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 regular

🇮🇳 विनियमित करना

🇩🇪 regulieren

🇮🇩 mengatur

🇺🇦 регулювати

🇵🇱 regulować

🇯🇵 規制する (きせいする)

🇫🇷 réguler

🇪🇸 regular

🇹🇷 düzenlemek

🇰🇷 규제하다

🇸🇦 تنظيم

🇨🇿 regulovat

🇸🇰 regulovať

🇨🇳 调节 (tiáojié)

🇸🇮 urejati

🇮🇸 stjórna

🇰🇿 реттеу

🇬🇪 რეგულირება

🇦🇿 tənzimləmək

🇲🇽 regular

Etymology

The word 'regulate' originated from the Latin word 'regulatus', past participle of 'regulare', which means 'to control by rule, to guide, direct, or govern'. The concept of regulation has been a fundamental aspect of human society since ancient times, as rules and norms are necessary for maintaining order and harmony.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,220, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.