rein
//reɪn//
Noun
reinSingular
reinsPlural
1
A long narrow strap attached to a horse's bit, used to guide or control the horse while riding or driving.
She pulled on the reins to slow down the horse.
2
The power to direct and control; authority or influence over something.
The new manager took the reins of the company.
Verb
reinInfinitive
reinPresent tense
reinedPast tense
reinedPast participle
reiningPresent participle
reinsThird-person singular
1
To check or guide a horse by pulling on the reins.
She reined her horse to a stop at the edge of the cliff.
2
To restrain, control, or limit something.
The government is trying to rein in spending.