regulate

verb

1. 1

   To dictate policy.

2. 2

   To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.

3. 3

   To adjust to a particular specification or requirement: regulate temperature.

4. 4

   To adjust (a mechanism) for accurate and proper functioning.

   “to regulate a watch, i.e. adjust its rate of running so that it will keep approximately standard time”

5. 5

   To put or maintain in order.

   “to regulate one's eating habits”