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Definition rein in American English

rein verb

verb
/reɪn/
1

to limit or control something that has developed too much or has continued for too long

Example

France has asked its EU partners to rein in their criticism of nuclear testing.

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2

to make a horse stop or go more slowly by pulling its reins

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Definition rein in American English