regulate

A verb used to indicate the act of controlling, directing, or adjusting something according to a rule, standard, or system.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по контролю, управлению или настройке чего-либо в соответствии с правилом, стандартом или системой.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de controlar, dirigir o ajustar algo según una regla, norma o sistema; también puede implicar poner orden o regular el funcionamiento de un proceso o actividad.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de contrôler, gérer ou ajuster quelque chose selon une règle, une norme ou un système.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas zu kontrollieren, zu steuern oder einzustellen, um es an eine Regel, einen Standard oder ein System anzupassen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de controlar, gerenciar ou ajustar algo de acordo com uma regra, um padrão ou um sistema.zh动词，表示按照规则、标准或系统对某事物进行控制、管理或调整。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على ضبط شيء ما أو تنظيمه أو إدارته وفقًا لقاعدة أو معيار أو نظام معين.

1. Control or supervise B2 formal

   To control or supervise something by means of rules or regulations.

   • The government regulates the banking industry to prevent fraud.
   • New laws were passed to regulate emissions from factories.
   • The agency is responsible for regulating food safety standards.

   ruРегулироватьesregularfrréglementerdeRegulierenptRegularzh监管arينظّم

   Synonyms: administercontroldirectgovernmanagemonitoroverseerulesupervise

   Antonyms: deregulatedisregardignoreneglect

2. Adjust to a standard B2 formal

   To adjust or control something so that it works correctly or at a particular level.

   • You can regulate the temperature using this thermostat.
   • The valve regulates the flow of water through the pipe.
   • She regulated her breathing to stay calm during the exam.

   ruРегулироватьesregularfrrégler selon une normedeRegulierenptRegularzh调节arضبط وفق معيار

   Synonyms: adjustbalancecalibratecontrolcorrectmodulatesettune

   Antonyms: derangedisruptdisturbupset

• regulated past participle
• regulated past simple
• regulating present participle
• regulates third person singular