WordNet sense 1 (bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations):

govern, order, regularize, regularise

WordNet sense 2 (shape or influence; give direction to):

determine, influence, mold, shape, shape

WordNet sense 3 (fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of):

modulate

WordNet sense 4 (check the emission of (sound)):

baffle