To regulate the flow — in what sense? Explain in more detail.

Flow control means managing the rate and volume of data or tasks passing through a system to prevent overload and ensure stable operation.

For example, in data processing systems or network applications, the data flow may be too large for real-time processing. Flow control allows:

• Limiting the rate of incoming data (throttling).
• Buffering data to smooth out load peaks.
• Prioritizing important tasks or messages.

Thus, flow control helps maintain a balance between incoming requests and system capabilities, preventing failures and delays.