thermostat

/θˈɜːmə‍ʊstˌæt/

/ˈθɝməˌstæt/

Thermostat

an instrument that automatically controls the temperature of a room, machine, etc.

to thermostat

MAIN VERB

control the temperature with a thermostat

Examples

1. The heater's thermostat controls the temperature.

2. In the cold months, we often have to turn up the thermostat.

3. Tomorrow, I will turn down the thermostat before leaving for work to save energy.

4. Turning down thermostat.