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regulate (EN)
verb

verb “regulate”

Infinitiv regulate; hien regulates; Verg. regulated; Part. Verg. regulated; Ger. regulating
  1. to control something by using rules
    The government regulates the sale of alcohol to ensure it is not sold to minors.
  2. to adjust something so it works correctly and accurately
    The technician regulated the temperature of the refrigerator to ensure it stayed at a safe level for food storage.
  3. to control (in a machine or system)
    The thermostat regulates the temperature in the house by turning the heating on or off.