regulator

Definition

  • noun: a device for controlling the level or amount of something (such as speed or temperature)
  • noun: one that 'regulates'

Examples

  • federal/state 'regulators'

  • a pressure 'regulator'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Supreme Being. Me protect you. Sleep. Sweet dreams, Mr Dallas. Sleep regulators operative in zone . Thank you. Zone , are you operative? Yes, everything is ready. Mr Rhod... (..)
    1997 The Fifth Element
  • (..) l don't believe this! This is a police patrol. Put your hands in the yellow circles. lt's a mistake! We are now switching on the sleep regulators to regulate your sleeping during the flight. Hi! - You speak English, now? - l learned. Good. (..)
    1997 The Fifth Element