⚖️regulate

verb
/ˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪt/

Meaning

To control or maintain something by rules or laws
to control or maintain according to rules or laws

Example Sentences

The government regulates the sale of medicines.

The government regulates food safety.

Example Expressions

regulate traffic

Synonyms

control, manage, supervise, direct, monitor, govern, oversee
Entry 1
control, manage, supervise, direct, monitor
Entry 2
control, manage, govern, oversee

Antonyms

mismanage, neglect, deregulate, free, liberate
Entry 1
mismanage, neglect
Entry 2
deregulate, free, liberate

Collocations

regulate business, regulate temperature, regulate traffic, regulate industry, regulate behavior, strictly regulate
Entry 1
regulate business, regulate temperature, regulate traffic, regulate industry
Entry 2
regulate industry, regulate temperature, regulate behavior, strictly regulate

More Example Sentences

It regulates everybody.

Artificial intelligence could be dangerous if it is not properly regulated.

Unregulated use of AI could further increase discrimination in the workplace.

Sports gambling is a controversial topic that is regulated in many countries.

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