deregulate
Translation
to deregulate, to decontrol
Examples
The government decided to deregulate the airline industry.
The government decided to deregulate the airline industry.
Grammar Patterns
to deregulate ((sth.)) The government will deregulate the telecommunications industry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: decontrol, liberalize; Antonyms: regulate, control
Etymology
From the prefix 'de-' (removal) + 'regulate'. It literally means 'to remove regulations'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'de-' (remove) + 'regulate' (rules). It simply means to remove the rules.