regulator

regulador, organismo regulador

Persona u organismo que establece normas para una actividad o sector y vigila su cumplimiento.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Sinónimos: watchdog, regulatory authority

Expresiones frecuentes: financial regulator, industry regulator, national regulator

regulador

Aparato que mantiene la presión, temperatura o electricidad en el nivel adecuado.

En inglés sencillo: 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.

Sinónimos: controller

Expresiones frecuentes: pressure regulator, voltage regulator, gas regulator