regulator (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛɡjʊleɪtər/
Definition
A person or organization that controls or supervises a system, activity, or business according to rules and laws.
Examples
The financial regulator issued new guidelines for investment firms.
Environmental regulators are investigating the company's pollution levels.
A powerful regulator was appointed to manage the energy market.
How to Use regulator
- regulator of (prepositional phrase)
- Someone or something that controls a specific system, process, or substance. — "The liver is a major regulator of metabolism."
- appointed as regulator (collocation)
- To officially choose someone to be in charge of controlling a system or activity. — "She was appointed as the new regulator for the telecommunications industry."
- regulatory body (collocation)
- An official organization that controls or supervises a particular activity or industry. — "The pharmaceutical industry is overseen by a strict regulatory body."
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