Synonyms:
thermostat, thermoregulator
Meaning: a regulator for automatically regulating temperature by starting or stopping the supply of heat
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
thermostat
Meaning: control the temperature with a thermostat
Usage examples
If your furnace is controlled by a thermostat and your electricity is cut off by a storm, the furnace probably would not operate and you would need emergency heat.