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to regulate
01
to control the amount or degree of something to meet specific standards or requirements
Transitive: to regulate amount or intensity of something
02
to control or adjust something in a way that agrees with rules and regulations
Transitive: to regulate sth
03
to organize or arrange something in a systematic and orderly way to ensure efficiency or compliance
Transitive: to regulate sth
04
restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)
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Example
Interstate commerce laws regulate trade between states.
Local ordinances regulate matters such as zoning, noise levels, and pet ownership within a municipality.
The nucleus, an organelle housing genetic material, regulates cell activities.
The manager is actively regulating safety protocols for the workplace.
The autonomic nervous system regulates functions such as heart rate and digestion.
