deregulate
Translation
to remove regulations from, to liberalize
Examples
The government plans to deregulate the banking industry.
The government plans to deregulate the banking industry.
They want to deregulate air travel to lower prices.
They want to deregulate air travel to lower prices.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to remove official controls from (sth.) The government plans to deregulate the industry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: liberalize, decontrol; Antonyms: regulate, control
Etymology
From the prefix 'de-' (remove) and the verb 'regulate' (to control with rules). It literally means 'to remove regulations'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'deleting regulations'. The prefix 'de-' often means removal or reversal.