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Definition rein in British 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.

Synonyms and related words
draw a line in the sand limit control
2

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

Synonyms and related words
bareback be in the saddle break in
Definition rein in British English