Regulate

**Prof. Dr. Sinsi** · 07-22-2012

regulate
verb1

fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of; "regulate the temperature"; "modulate the pitch"2

bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations; "We cannot regulate the way people dress"; "This town likes to regulate"[ant: deregulate]3

shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"[syn: determine]4

check the emission of (sound)[syn: baffle]

07-22-2012	#1
Prof. Dr. Sinsi	Regulate regulate verb1fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of; "regulate the temperature"; "modulate the pitch"2bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations; "We cannot regulate the way people dress"; "This town likes to regulate"[ant: deregulate]3shape or influence; give direction to; "experience often determines ability"; "mold public opinion"[syn: determine]4check the emission of (sound)[syn: baffle]