regulator
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɚ/ · UK /ˈreɡjʊleɪtə/
Forms: regulators
regulator means: A person or organization that sets rules for an activity or industry and checks that they are followed.
noun
A person or organization that sets rules for an activity or industry and checks that they are followed.
- The regulator ordered the bank to change its practices.
- Energy regulators are investigating the company.
- The national regulator sets safety standards for these products.
A device that keeps things such as pressure, temperature, or electricity at the right level.
- The regulator controls the gas flow.
- A faulty voltage regulator damaged the equipment.
- Check the pressure regulator before opening the valve.
Questions about regulator
What does regulator mean?
A person or organization that sets rules for an activity or industry and checks that they are followed.
What is regulator in other languages?
Türkçe: düzenleyici kurum · Español: regulador · Français: régulateur · Deutsch: Aufsichtsbehörde · Italiano: autorità di regolamentazione · 日本語: 規制当局
How do you pronounce regulator?
In American English /ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɚ/; in British English /ˈreɡjʊleɪtə/.
How do you use regulator in a sentence?
The regulator ordered the bank to change its practices. Energy regulators are investigating the company.
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