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regulate (EN)
werkwoord

werkwoord “regulate”

infinitief regulate; hij regulates; verleden tijd regulated; volt. deelw. regulated; ger. regulating
  1. reguleren
    The government regulates the sale of alcohol to ensure it is not sold to minors.
  2. afstellen
    The technician regulated the temperature of the refrigerator to ensure it stayed at a safe level for food storage.
  3. regelen (in de context van machines of systemen)
    The thermostat regulates the temperature in the house by turning the heating on or off.