B2verbpoliticsbusiness
US/ˈreɡ.jə.leɪt/
UK/ˈreɡ.jə.leɪt/
to control something by rules or laws, or to adjust it so it works properly
In context
The government plans to regulate online advertising more strictly.
The body regulates its temperature by sweating when it gets hot.
Banks are tightly regulated to protect customers' savings.
Words that go with regulate
verb + noun
- regulate the marketLaws exist to regulate the market fairly.
- regulate pricesThe state tries to regulate prices of basic goods.
- regulate temperatureSweating helps regulate body temperature.
- regulate emotionsChildren learn to regulate their emotions slowly.
adverb + verb
- tightly regulatedMedicines are tightly regulated in most countries.
- strictly regulateCities strictly regulate noise at night.