regulates

verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: reg-u-lates (3)

English Definition

Controls or supervises something by means of rules

Example Sentence

This valve regulates the flow of water.

US IPA /ˈreɡjuleɪts/

UK IPA /ˈreɡjuleɪts/

controls governs directs adjusts rules

deregulates disorganizes neglects