regulate

Universal Words verb 1 to control sth by means of rules: [VN] The activities of credit companies are regulated by law. * The government accepts whaling in principle as long as it is carefully regulated. * [V] It is up to the regulating authority to put the measures into effect. 2 [VN] to control the speed, pressure, temperature, etc. in a machine or system: This valve regulates the flow of water.