regulate meaning and definition

REGULATE verb

Definition of regulate (verb)

1. fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
   • "regulate the temperature"; "modulate the pitch"
   • synonyms: modulate
2. bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
   • "We cannot regulate the way people dress"; "This town likes to regulate"
   • synonyms: govern, order, regularise, regularize
   • antonym: deregulate
3. shape or influence; give direction to
   • "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"
   • synonyms: determine, influence, mold, shape
4. check the emission of (sound)
   • synonyms: baffle