regulate

regolamentare, disciplinare

Controllare un’attività o un’impresa attraverso regole o leggi.

In inglese semplice: To control an activity or business through rules or laws.

• These laws regulate trade.
• The government regulates the banking industry.
• Who should regulate online advertising?

Sinonimi: control, govern

Contrari: deregulate

Espressioni comuni: regulate an industry, regulate trade, regulate advertising

regolare

Controllare come funziona qualcosa o mantenere una quantità o un livello entro limiti adatti.

In inglese semplice: To control how something works or keep an amount or level within a suitable range.

• This valve regulates water flow.
• Sweating helps regulate body temperature.
• The medicine regulated his blood pressure.

Sinonimi: control, adjust

Espressioni comuni: regulate temperature, regulate blood pressure, regulate water flow

regolare, tarare

Fare piccoli aggiustamenti a una macchina o a un apparecchio perché funzioni con precisione.

In inglese semplice: To make small changes to a machine or device so that it works accurately.

• He regulated the old clock.
• The watchmaker regulates each watch before selling it.
• Can you regulate this mechanism so it keeps better time?

Sinonimi: adjust, calibrate

Espressioni comuni: regulate a watch, regulate a clock, regulate the mechanism