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regulate (EN)
verbo

verbo “regulate”

infinitivo regulate; ele regulates; pret. regulated; part. regulated; ger. regulating
  1. regular
    The government regulates the sale of alcohol to ensure it is not sold to minors.
  2. ajustar
    The technician regulated the temperature of the refrigerator to ensure it stayed at a safe level for food storage.
  3. controlar (em uma máquina ou sistema)
    The thermostat regulates the temperature in the house by turning the heating on or off.