rein in

eindämmen, begrenzen, zügeln

Etwas kontrollieren, damit es nicht zu stark wächst oder zu mächtig wird.

In einfachem Englisch: To control something so that it does not grow too much or become too strong.

• We must rein in spending.
• She reined in her anger and answered calmly.
• Can the new rules rein in the power of large companies?

So benutzt man es: rein something in (We need to rein our expenses in.)

Synonyme: control, limit, restrain, curb

Häufige Wendungen: rein in spending, rein in costs, rein in something

zügeln, anhalten

Ein Pferd durch Ziehen an den Zügeln langsamer werden lassen oder anhalten.

In einfachem Englisch: To make a horse slow down or stop by pulling the straps used to control it.

• Rein in your horse before the bend.
• He reined his pony in beside the stream.
• The rider gently reined in and waited for the others.

So benutzt man es: rein a horse in (She reined the horse in before the gate.)

Synonyme: rein back, check

Häufige Wendungen: rein in a horse, rein in your pony, rein in sharply