Regulating

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪt/

Regulating (verb)

  1. To control something by making rules or laws about it.
  2. To change or adjust something to make it work better or to fit certain standards.

Examples

  • Governments often regulate industries to ensure fair practices.
  • You need to regulate the temperature for optimal performance.

Common collocations: regulate behavior, strictly regulate, effectively regulate, regulate settings, properly regulate

Synonyms of Regulating

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Regulating

  • to remove control or rules from a system.
  • a state of complete disorder and confusion.