regulate

ˈrɛgjʊleɪt
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Translation of regulate from English into Dutch

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Verb

tr.
1.

legal

control or direct according to rules or laws
  • The government regulates the financial industry.De overheid reguleert de financiële sector.
2.

order

maintain order or system
  • The manager regulated the workflow in the office.De manager regelde de workflow op kantoor.
3.

control

bring into conformity with standards
  • The new policy regulates emissions to meet environmental standards.Het nieuwe beleid reguleert de uitstoot om aan milieunormen te voldoen.
4.

mechanics

TECH.
adjust a mechanism for accurate functioning
TECH.
  • He regulated the clock to keep perfect time.Hij stelde de klok af om de tijd perfect bij te houden.
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Synonyms and analogies of regulate in English

Examples of regulate in a sentence

  • Laws regulate the sale of alcohol.
  • The government regulated the financial markets.
  • Parents often regulate their children's screen time.
  • The government aims to regulate the financial sector.
  • Efforts to regulate fishing have increased.
  • She regulated the engine to improve its efficiency.

Translations of "regulate" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
regelenv.

The body clock sends hormonal signals that regulate appetite and metabolism.

De biologische klok stuurt hormonale signalen die eetlust en stofwisseling regelen.

controlerenv.

Schools regulate entry during exams to prevent cheating and maintain order.

Scholen controleren de toegang tijdens examens om fraude te voorkomen en de orde te bewaren.

beherenv.

Governments regulate natural resources to ensure sustainable development.

Overheden beheren natuurlijke hulpbronnen om duurzame ontwikkeling te waarborgen.

vaardigenv.

In practice this would mean referring explicitly in the deal to states' right to regulate in the public's interest.

In de praktijk zou dat betekenen dat de overeenkomst expliciet verwijst naar het recht van de staten om in het algemeen belang regelgeving uit te vaardigen.

reguleren

The government introduced a new system of rules to regulate online businesses.

De overheid heeft een nieuw regelkader ingevoerd om online bedrijven te reguleren.

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Other translations for regulate:

  • bijstellenv.
  • afstemmenv.
  • ordenenv.
  • afstellenv.

regulate: Examples and translations in context

Sodium helps the kidneys regulate the body's fluid levels effectively.

Natrium helpt de nieren om de vochtbalans in het lichaam goed te regelen.

The barrage was constructed to regulate the river's water levels effectively.

Het stuwwerk werd aangelegd om het waterpeil van de rivier goed te regelen.

Municipalities regulate waste disposal to keep the city clean and hygienic.

Gemeenten regelen de afvalverwerking om de stad schoon en hygiënisch te houden.

Many cities have introduced pay-and-display meters to regulate street parking spaces.

Veel steden hebben parkeerautomaten ingevoerd om het parkeren op straat te regelen.

The internal clock helps regulate our sleep and wake cycles daily.

Onze biologische klok helpt ons dagelijks ons slaap- en waakritme te regelen.

The bloodstream delivers vital hormones that regulate body functions daily.

De bloedbaan vervoert belangrijke hormonen die dagelijks de lichaamsfuncties regelen.

At the start, the engine released a brief puff of air to regulate pressure.

Bij het opstarten liet de motor kort wat lucht ontsnappen om de druk te regelen.

Dehydration can affect the body's ability to regulate its core temperature.

Uitdroging kan het vermogen van het lichaam aantasten om de kerntemperatuur te regelen.

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