verb🔗ShareTo dictate policy."The school board regulates student behavior through a strict code of conduct. "politicsgovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo control or direct according to rule, principle, or law."The government regulates the prices of essential medicines to make them affordable for everyone. "governmentlaworganizationsystembusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo adjust to a particular specification or requirement: regulate temperature."The thermostat regulates the temperature in the house to keep it comfortable. "systemfunctionphysiologybiologymedicinescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo adjust (a mechanism) for accurate and proper functioning."to regulate a watch, i.e. adjust its rate of running so that it will keep approximately standard time"systemfunctionmachineprocesssciencetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo put or maintain in order."The school rules regulate student behavior, keeping the classroom orderly. "governmentlawbusinesseconomyorganizationsystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading