regulate

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de contrôler, gérer ou ajuster quelque chose selon une règle, une norme ou un système.

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

1. B2formal

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

   réglementer

   • 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.

   Synonymesadministercontroldirectgovernmanagemonitoroverseerulesupervise

   Antonymesderegulatedisregardignoreneglect

2. Adjust to a standardB2formal

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

   régler selon une norme

   • 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.

   Synonymesadjustbalancecalibratecontrolcorrectmodulatesettune

   Antonymesderangedisruptdisturbupset