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regulava

[ʁe.ɡu.ˈla.vɐ]
verb
regulated (imperfect tense, third person singular)
1. Past imperfect form of 'regular' - to adjust, control, or set according to a standard
He regulated the temperature of the machine.
Ele regulava a temperatura da máquina.
2. To govern or manage according to rules
The law regulated traffic on the highway.
A lei regulava o trânsito na estrada.
3. To make regular or orderly
She regulated her sleep schedule.
Ela regulava seu horário de sono.
Synonyms
ajustavacontrolavagovernavaordenava
Antonyms
desregulavadescontrolava

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regulava
Standard usage in Brazil
Portugal
regulava
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

regular o passo - to keep pace
regular contas - to settle accounts
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