verb
- removes or reduces government regulations or controls from an industry or activity
Usage: third person singular present tense of deregulate
Examples
- The government deregulates the airline industry to increase competition.
- When the state deregulates utilities, consumers may see lower prices.
- The new administration deregulates banking to stimulate economic growth.
- Congress deregulates telecommunications every few decades.
- The agency deregulates certain environmental standards for small businesses.
- Market forces work better when the government deregulates key sectors.