kudhibiti
koo-dhee-BEE-tee
How to say it
Swahilikudhibitikoo-dhee-BEE-tee
Englishto control, to regulate
Frenchcontrôler, maîtriser, réglementer
Meaning
To keep something within limits or under control, such as a disease, prices, a fire or a game, or to regulate an activity by rules.
Good to know
Takes a direct object: kudhibiti moto, to bring a fire under control; kudhibiti bei, to control prices. Mamlaka ya udhibiti is a regulatory authority.
Examples
- Wazima moto walifanikiwa kudhibiti moto huo.The firefighters managed to bring the fire under control.
- Serikali inajitahidi kudhibiti bei ya mafuta.The government is trying to control the price of fuel.
- Chanjo husaidia kudhibiti magonjwa ya mlipuko.Vaccines help to control epidemics.
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