Definition of regulate

regulate

• to set someone straight.

  I'm about to regulate on Mark!

  Last edited on Apr 20 2016. Submitted by Aly M. from Tustin, CA, USA on Nov 21 2001.

• to exact revenge for a wrongdoing.

  Touch my stuff again and I'm going to have to regulate.

  There is a dire need to regulate this situation.

  Last edited on Apr 20 2016. Submitted by LCarter from Crofton, MD, USA on Jul 03 2002.

notes

• Popularized by Warren G. and Nate Dogg's 1994 hit "Regulate".

  Last edited on Apr 20 2016. Submitted by CookyMonzta on May 24 2009.

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