rein in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
rein in Sindhi سنڌي
rein in English
- rein⇄expr. draw rein,
a. to tighten the reins.
Ex. He drew rein to check the fleeing horse.
b. (Figurative.) to slow down; stop.
Ex. The marchers drew rein in the square. - rein⇄expr. give rein to, to let move or act freely, without control.
Ex. to give rein to one's feelings. The Romantic poets gave rein to their imaginations. - rein⇄expr. keep a tight rein on, to check or restrain; control closely.
Ex. The past two governors may have submitted spendthrift budgets, but they weren't approved by the legislature, which has been keeping a tight rein on the purse (Wall Street Journa - rein⇄expr. rein in (or up), to cause to stop or go slower.
Ex. another rider, meeting him and reining in (George W. Cable). - rein⇄expr. take the reins, to assume control.
Ex. Part of the Vice-President's job is to take the reins if the President falls ill. - rein⇄noun 1. Usually, reins. a long, narrow strap or line fastened to a bridle or bit, by which to guide and control an animal. A driver or rider of a horse holds the reins in his hands.
2. (Figurative.) a means of control and direction.
Ex. Few - rein⇄rein, noun, verb.
- rein⇄v.i. 1. to bring, turn, draw, or pull something by means of reins.
2. to rein a horse. - rein⇄v.t. 1. to check or pull with reins.
Ex. The coachman reins his smoking bays Beneath the elmtree's shade (Oliver Wendell Holmes).
2. (Figurative.) to guide and control.
Ex. He reined his horse well. Rein your tongue.
3. to equip