Home / Dictionary / Meaning of regulate

Regulate

/rˈɛɡjəˌleɪt/
B2
Listen pronunciation

(verb) To dictate policy.

Traffic lights are used to regulate traffic.
During warm weather, sweating helps man regulate his body temperature.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The government moved to ____ the financial sector more strictly following the banking crisis.

Expand Your Vocabulary with LexUp

Master English words using smart flashcards, play exciting word rounds, and compete with other learners worldwide.