1. controls or maintains something according to rules or standards
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘regulate’
2. adjusts something to work properly or at the desired level
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘regulate’

Examples

• The government regulates the banking industry.
• This thermostat regulates the temperature in the house.
• The FDA regulates food safety standards.
• Her body naturally regulates blood sugar levels.
• The valve regulates water pressure in the pipes.
• The school regulates student behavior through its code of conduct.