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BNC: 6977 COCA: 8629

rein

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
1 rein /ˈreɪn/ noun
plural reins
1 rein
/ˈreɪn/
noun
plural reins
Learner's definition of REIN
[count]
1 
: a strap that is fastened to a device (called a bridle) placed on the head of an animal (such as a horse) and that is used to guide and control the animal缰绳 — usually plural通常用复数
— see picture at horse
2 
a  : the ability to limit or control something掌控力
b  : the power to guide or control someone or something支配权；掌控权 — usually plural通常用复数

free/full rein

: the opportunity to act freely自由做主；不受限制
2 rein /ˈreɪn/ verb
reins; reined; reining
2 rein
/ˈreɪn/
verb
reins; reined; reining
Learner's definition of REIN

rein in

[phrasal verb]
1 
rein (someone or something) in or rein in (someone or something)
: to limit or control (someone or something)限制；控制
2 
: to make (an animal) stop by using reins用缰绳勒住
BNC: 6977 COCA: 8629

rein

1 of 2

noun

ˈrān How to pronounce rein (audio)
1
: a strap fastened to a bit by which a rider or driver controls an animal
—usually used in plural
2
a
: a restraining influence : check
kept a tight rein on the proceedings
b
: controlling or guiding power
—usually used in plural
the reins of government
3
: opportunity for unhampered activity or use
gave full rein to her imagination

Illustration of rein

Illustration of rein
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rein

2 of 2

verb

reined; reining; reins

transitive verb

1
: to control or direct with or as if with reins
2
: to check or stop by or as if by a pull at the reins
reined in her horse
couldn't rein his impatience

intransitive verb

1
: to stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins
2
archaic : to submit to the use of reins

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun He has people working for him, but he has a tight rein on every part of the process. after the president resigned, the vice president stepped in and took the reins of the company
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Media coverage, including an AFP photograph showing an agent on horseback leaning over and grabbing a Haitian man by the shirt while a rein dangled, had raised questions about whether agents whipped migrants. Hamed Aleazizstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2022 That would appear to be very much at odds with Zaslav’s natural inclinations and, given the debt, imperative to keep a tight rein on costs. Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 June 2022 Keeping a tight rein on expenses is important for a small business operating with a limited budget. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2022 Over the years, these companies have rebuffed suitors, borrowed money from banks and others and relied on their own cash to fuel their drilling, giving them freer rein to search for new wells than those who answer to outside shareholders. Gregory Zuckerman, WSJ, 17 Mar. 2022 While the pass gets you in, America the Beautiful doesn’t give you full rein of the park. Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 23 Feb. 2022 A few weeks before Young lodged his protest, 270 medical experts signed a letter demanding Spotify rein in Rogan, The Guardian reported. Grayson Quay, The Week, 31 Jan. 2022 James was afraid to give his inclinations free rein — or, indeed, any rein at all. Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2021 For the Israeli government, the Palestinian initiatives are aimed at helping rein in West Bank discontent that has boiled over in violence in recent months. Thomas Grove, WSJ, 8 Feb. 2022
Verb
Once the debt is wiped away, what we're left with is the gnarly reality that tuition costs are out of control, with no magic bullet to rein them in. Allison Morrow, CNN, 28 Aug. 2022 But after lifting most restrictions in one fell swoop, authorities are trying to rein it in before their country earns a reputation as the Amsterdam of Asia. Feliz Solomon, WSJ, 19 Aug. 2022 Make an effort to rein yourself in before that becomes necessary. Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2022 Perfect for highly active men and those who need to rein in serious sweat and bacteria, Art of Sports Antiperspirant Deodorant includes aluminum to block sweat production in your sweat glands. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 May 2022 Organizations need to rein in their urge to jump-start product releases with little thought. Anita Raj, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2021 Despite public pressure to curb gun violence and rein in firearms, lawmakers have steadily weakened gun controls in the state. Derek Hawkins, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2022 In these cases, trustbusters in the government split the company to restore competition or to rein in the power of one dominant firm. Denise Hearn, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2022 Now, like Wimber before them, some apostles are seeking to exercise their authority and rein in the cowboys who are causing embarrassment to the movement. Elle Hardy, The New Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English reine, from Anglo-French resne, reine, from Vulgar Latin *retina, from Latin retinēre to restrain — more at retain

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of rein was in the 13th century

Phrases Containing rein
BNC: 6977 COCA: 8629
rein

noun¹

 1(often reins) for controlling a horse控制馬匹VERB + REIN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES VERB + REIN➤hold抓住繮繩◇Can you hold the reins for a minute?你能抓一會兒繮繩嗎？➤gather, gather up, pick up拾起繮繩◇Sean gathered up the horse's reins.肖恩拾起馬繮繩。➤grab, grab at, grip抓住繮繩➤pull on, tug, tug at, tug on拉緊繮繩；猛拉繮繩◇She pulled sharply on the reins.她猛地拉緊繮繩。➤give sb, hand sb, let go of遞給某人繮繩；鬆開繮繩▸➤loosen, tighten放鬆／收緊繮繩PREPOSITION➤on a rein用繮繩拴住◇She had the horse on a long rein.她用一根長繩子拴住馬。PHRASES➤give free rein to sth, give full rein to sth (= give sb freedom of action) 給予做⋯的（充分）自由◇The designer was given free rein.設計師被給予了充分的創作自由。◇When I paint I just give my imagination free rein.畫畫時我只是任憑想像自由馳騁。
rein

noun²

 2the reins being in control/the leader of sth控制；領導VERB + THE REINS | PHRASES VERB + THE REINS➤hold掌權◇It's the accountants who effectively hold the reins.事實上是會計人員掌權。➤grasp, seize, take up牢牢掌控；開始掌管◇The vice-president was forced to take up the reins of office.副總統被迫走馬上任。➤hand over讓權➤loosen, tighten放鬆／加強控制◇Parents need to loosen the reins as the child grows.隨着孩子長大，家長需要放放手。PHRASES➤the reins of government, the reins of office, the reins of power政府／職位／權力的掌控◇He seized the reins of power.他奪得了掌控權。

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