rein
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[change]Noun
[change]- (countable) A rein is a long, narrow strap used to control a horse.
- Synonym: bridle
- She pulled on the reins to stop the horse.
- (countable)(usually plural) If you have the reins of government, business, a company, etc, you have control of it.
- The manager took the reins of the company after the previous director retired.
Verb
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- (transitive) If you rein something in, you control or limit it.
- He tried to rein in his spending habits.
- (transitive) If you rein in a horse, you pull on the reins to slow or stop it.
- She gently reined in the horse before reaching the gate.