regulate
US /ˈreɡ.jə.leɪt/
UK /ˈreɡ.jə.leɪt/
1.
regelen, reguleren, beheersen
control or maintain the rate or speed of (a machine or process) so that it operates properly
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The thermostat regulates the temperature.
De thermostaat regelt de temperatuur.
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The government needs to regulate the banking industry.
De overheid moet de banksector reguleren.
2.
reguleren, wetgeving toepassen, beheren
control by means of rules or laws
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New laws were introduced to regulate the use of personal data.
Nieuwe wetten werden ingevoerd om het gebruik van persoonsgegevens te reguleren.
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The industry is heavily regulated by the government.
De industrie wordt zwaar gereguleerd door de overheid.