rein in

1. (verb) stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins; "He reined in his horses in front of the post office"
Synonyms: rein
Related Words: stop

2. (verb) stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins; "They reined in in front of the post office"
Synonyms: rein
Related Words: halt, stop

3. (verb) control and direct with or as if by reins; as of a horse
Synonyms: draw rein, harness, rein
Related Words: command, control



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