Definition of 'rein in'

Verb

1. 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
2. control and direct with or as if by reins; "rein a horse"
      Synonyms: harness draw rein rein
3. 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

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