regulate
Translation
to regulate, to control, to adjust
Examples
The government regulates the industry.
The government regulates the industry.
This valve regulates the flow of water.
This valve regulates the flow of water.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to control or manage (sth.) The new law will regulate the sale of alcohol.
Similar Words
Synonyms: control, manage, govern, adjust; Antonyms: deregulate
Etymology
From Latin 'regulare' (to control by rule), from 'regula' (rule).
Memory Tips
To 'regulate' is to make things 'regular' or follow the 'rules'.