abgeregelt
Translation
regulated, controlled, sealed off, cordoned off
Examples
Die Spannung wird elektronisch abgeregelt.
The voltage is electronically regulated.
Der Zugang zum Bereich ist abgeregelt.
Access to the area is sealed off.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is regulated/sealed off Access to the area is sealed off.
Similar Words
Synonyms: controlled, managed; Antonyms: unregulated
Etymology
From 'ab-' (off, down) and 'geregelt' (regulated), the past participle of 'regeln' (to regulate). It implies something is fully regulated or shut off.
Memory Tips
Think of applying a 'Regel' (rule) to shut 'ab' (off) access or an activity. This leads to the meaning 'sealed off' or 'regulated'.