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rein in

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌreɪn ˈɪn/

rein in means: To control something so that it does not grow too much or become too strong.

verb

LIMIT OR CONTROLB2

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?

How to use it: rein something in (We need to rein our expenses in.)

Similar words: control, limit, restrain, curb

Common phrases: rein in spending, rein in costs, rein in something

SLOW A HORSEB2

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.

How to use it: rein a horse in (She reined the horse in before the gate.)

Similar words: rein back, check

Common phrases: rein in a horse, rein in your pony, rein in sharply

Questions about rein in

What does rein in mean?

To control something so that it does not grow too much or become too strong.

What is rein in in other languages?

Türkçe: dizginlemek · Español: frenar · Français: freiner · Deutsch: eindämmen · Italiano: frenare · 日本語: 抑える

How do you pronounce rein in?

It is pronounced /ˌreɪn ˈɪn/.

How do you use rein in in a sentence?

We must rein in spending. She reined in her anger and answered calmly.

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