[verb] - to control, esp. by making something work in a particular wayYou can regulate the temperature in the house by adjusting the thermostat and the radiators. [T]Her mother strictly regulates how much TV she can watch. [+ wh- word]She has a well-regulated lifestyle.
REGULATE
Meaning of REGULATE in English
Cambridge English vocab. Кембриджский английский словарь. 2012