Verbs

(v)regulate, modulatefix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of“regulate the temperature”, “modulate the pitch”
(v)regulate, regularize, regularise, order, governbring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations“We cannot regulate the way people dress”, “This town likes to regulate”
(v)determine, shape, mold, influence, regulate, mouldshape or influence; give direction to“experience often determines ability”, “mold public opinion”
(v)baffle, regulaterestrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)