Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (v. t.) To adjust by rule, method, or established mode; to direct by rule or restriction; to subject to governing principles or laws. 2. (v. t.) To put in good order; as, to regulate the disordered state of a nation or its finances. 3. (v. t.) To adjust, or maintain, with respect to a desired rate, degree, or condition; as, to regulate the temperature of a room, the pressure of steam, the speed of a machine, etc.

Multi-Version Concordance Regulate (2 Occurrences) Galatians 6:16 And all who shall regulate their lives by this principle--may peace and mercy be given to them--and to the true Israel of God. (WEY) Genesis 41:40 Thou shalt be over my house, and according to thy commandment shall all my people regulate themselves; only concerning the throne will I be greater than thou. (DBY)