Definitions

1. noun

a device or system that controls or maintains a specified condition or rate, especially in a machine or process.

“The company’s new regulator helped to stabilize the power grid during the storm.”

2. verb

to regulate or control something, especially by making rules or laws.

“The government will regulate the industry to prevent further environmental damage.”

3. noun

a person or organization that has the power to regulate something.

“The regulator of the stock market made a statement about the recent market fluctuations.”