Definition

To control or manage something again after it has already been regulated before.

Example

The government decided to reregulate the financial industry to prevent future crises.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear they plan to reregulate the internet again?

Yeah, it seems like they change the rules all the time.

I wonder how that will affect our online privacy.

Hopefully, it will make things safer for everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reregulate → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "regulare" (from Latin, meaning to control or direct). The word "reregulate" means to control or direct something again, implying a second or renewed regulation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'regulating' something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'regulare' means to control. This helps you remember that 'reregulate' refers to the act of controlling something once more.

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