amerikai:
brit:
1. To dictate policy.
2. To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.
3. To adjust to a particular specification or requirement: regulate temperature.
4. To adjust (a mechanism) for accurate and proper functioning.
to regulate a watch, i.e. adjust its rate of running so that it will keep approximately standard time
5. To put or maintain in order.
to regulate one's eating habits