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rein in

DEFINITIONS OF: rein in

1

v control and direct with or as if by reins

Synonyms:
draw rein, harness, rein
Type of:
command, control
exercise authoritative control or power over

v stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins

Synonyms:
rein
Types:
pull
rein in to keep from winning a race
Type of:
stop
cause to stop

v stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins

Synonyms:
rein
Type of:
halt, stop
come to a halt, stop moving
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