Pronunciation: /reɪn/
noun a long, narrow strap attached at one end to a horse's bit, typically used in pairs to guide or check a horse while riding
A1 The cowboy used a rein to control his horse.
A2 She held onto the reins tightly as the carriage moved forward.
B1 The teacher had to rein in the students' excitement during the field trip.
B2 The CEO decided to take the reins and lead the company in a new direction.
C1 The government implemented new regulations to rein in corporate greed.
C2 The artist had complete creative freedom with no one to rein in their vision.
verb to guide or control with a rein
A1 She used a rein to control the horse.
A2 The teacher had to rein in the students' excitement during the field trip.
B1 It's important to rein in your spending and stick to a budget.
B2 The company decided to reinvest its profits back into the business.
C1 The government implemented policies to rein in inflation.
C2 As the CEO, he had to rein in the company's reckless spending habits.
formal The rider gently pulled on the rein to guide the horse in the right direction.
informal Make sure you hold onto the rein tightly when riding the horse.
slang I need to rein in my spending before I go broke.
figurative She had to rein in her emotions before speaking to her boss.
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