Regulate: meaning, definitions and examples
⚖️
regulate
[ ˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪt ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.