rein in

/reɪn ɪn/

Other forms: reined in; reins in; reining in

Definitions of rein in

1. verb

   control and direct with or as if by reins
   synonyms: draw rein, harness, rein

   type of:

   command, control

   exercise authoritative control or power over
2. verb

   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
3. verb

   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