ALL meanings of regulate
reg·u·late
R r - transitive verb regulate restrict by law 1
- transitive verb regulate control: rate, flow 1
- verb with object regulate to control or direct by a rule, principle, method, etc.: to regulate household expenses. 1
- verb with object regulate to adjust to some standard or requirement, as amount, degree, etc.: to regulate the temperature. 1
- verb with object regulate to adjust so as to ensure accuracy of operation: to regulate a watch. 1
- verb with object regulate to put in good order: to regulate the digestion. 1
- verb regulate To regulate an activity or process means to control it, especially by means of rules. 0
- verb regulate to adjust (the amount of heat, sound, etc, of something) as required; control 0
- verb regulate to adjust (an instrument or appliance) so that it operates correctly 0
- verb regulate to bring into conformity with a rule, principle, or usage 0
- verb transitive regulate to control, direct, or govern according to a rule, principle, or system 0
- verb transitive regulate to adjust to a particular standard, rate, degree, amount, etc. 0
- verb transitive regulate to adjust (a clock, etc.) so as to make operate accurately 0
- verb transitive regulate to make uniform, methodical, orderly, etc. 0
- verb regulate If you regulate an instrument or appliance, you adjust it so that it operates correctly. 0