regulate
/ˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.leɪt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: regulates · regulating
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To dictate policy.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.
Verb
Examples
the laws which regulate the succession of the seasons
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “regulate” mean?
To dictate policy.
Is “regulate” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.