rein in

frenare, contenere, limitare

Tenere qualcosa sotto controllo perché non cresca troppo o diventi troppo forte.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: rein something in (We need to rein our expenses in.)

Sinonimi: control, limit, restrain, curb

Espressioni comuni: rein in spending, rein in costs, rein in something

trattenere, frenare

Far rallentare o fermare un cavallo tirando le redini.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: rein a horse in (She reined the horse in before the gate.)

Sinonimi: rein back, check

Espressioni comuni: rein in a horse, rein in your pony, rein in sharply