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Meanings of rein in English

Catalan
refrenar
Spanish
reglamentar

Control and direct with or as if by reins.

        refrenar
        Russian
        поводья
        Catalan
        regna
        Spanish
        riendras

        Item of horse tack, used to direct a horse or other animal used for riding or driving.

              поводья
              Synonyms
              Examples for "reins"
              Examples for "reins"
              1
              Free of the constraints of bit and reins, it simply took command.
              The Tangle Box
              2
              After Alexander Downer took the reins, Bishop was made opposition health spokeswoman.
              The Guardian
              3
              Newt held his reins, still crying, and let Mouse do the work.
              Lonesome dove
              4
              The central power must take the reins when the people drop them.
              Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Fr...
              5
              The king found himself again in possession of the reins of power.
              The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 4, August, 1864 / Devoted To...
              Usage of rein in English
              1
              But remember, he must have a free rein as far as possible.
              Second Foundation
              2
              Why has this American company come here and been given free rein?
              The Guardian
              3
              The company did, however, talk about its plans to rein in expenses.
              The Guardian
              4
              Sure, you get free lift tickets and free rein on the mountain.
              News.com.au
              5
              Trump has pressed China to help rein in North Korea's nuclear program.
              Reuters
              6
              Sánchez had urged Torra to rein in those responsible for the violence.
              The Guardian
              7
              Global investors are closely monitoring U.S. efforts to rein in budget deficits.
              Reuters
              8
              China, which has long struggled to rein in corruption, is no exception.
              Reuters
              9
              Giving free rein to his instincts with 'Do You Come Here Often?
              The Guardian
              10
              A push to rein in expenses appears to be working, analysts said.
              Reuters
              11
              Critics fault the president for failing to rein in the BBS' activities.
              Reuters
              12
              Opposition is the whip to action; a too-ready acquiescence the slackened rein.
              The Masquerader
              13
              Vectes was a much looser, more free-range animal, impossible to rein in.
              Anvil Gate
              14
              Jackson took steps to rein in Stone's behavior early in the case.
              Reuters
              15
              We should work towards maximising that potential rather than rein it in.
              The Guardian
              16
              The government says it is taking steps to rein in the militia.
              Reuters
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              Translations for rein
              Rein through the time
              Rein across language varieties
              New Zealand
              Common
              United Kingdom
              Common
              United States of America
              Common
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