rein

[US]/reɪn/
[UK]/reɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a long, narrow strap attached to the bridle of a horse, used to guide or control it; to control or govern; to have power over
vt. to hold back or guide with a rein; to control or govern
vi. to hold a horse back by the reins

Phrases & Collocations

rein in

loosen the reins

take the reins

free rein

a tight rein

Example Sentences

the reins of government.

held the reins tightly.

gave me free rein to reorganize the department.

on a loose rein , he ran better.

assume the reins of government

The company must keep a tight rein on spending.

gave rein to her emotions.

Give free rein to your imagination.

He reins a horse well.

he ran foreign affairs on a loose rein .

he reined the mare's head about and rode off.

with an effort, she reined back her impatience.

he was given free rein to work out his designs.

In those years, he held the reins of government.

The result is good to use FeSO4 as Fe rein forcer, While it′s not so good to use ZnSO4 Zn rein forcer.

he reined in his horse and waited for her.

critics noted the failure of the government to rein in public spending.

The rider pulled on the reins, and the horse stopped.

The government has imposed strict reins on the import of luxury goods.

management is criticized for its unwillingness to let go of the reins of an organization and delegate routine tasks.

Real-world Examples

The kingdom's religious police are being reined in.

Source: Time

We need the reins back in our hands.

Source: Billions Season 1

Janet Yellen has officially taken over the reins of the Federal Reserve.

Source: NPR News February 2014 Compilation

Jobs kept a tight rein on the hiring process.

Source: Steve Jobs Biography

You want to rein in your Morty? - Every day.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 3 (Bilingual)

So, we're just gonna give him free rein?

Source: Super Girl Season 2 S02

The fact that the Israeli media has been given full rein.

Source: BBC Listening Collection April 2021

Why don't you just take the reins and text him?

Source: Listening to American TV shows.

Goldman and its rivals have essentially had free rein on the markets.

Source: Financial Times

Ch'ang-tsu said, " Who is he that holds the reins in the carriage there? "

Source: The Analects

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