Meaning of 'rein'

noun

one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

noun

any means of control

Example: "They took up the reins of government."

verb

keep in check

Synonyms: harness

verb

stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins

Example: "I reined in the horses in front of the post office."

Synonyms: rein in

verb

stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins

Example: "They reined in in front of the post office"

Synonyms: rein in

verb

control and direct with or as if by reins

Example: "rein a horse"

Synonyms: harness