phrasal verb

Rein in

Rank #1649Letter RInseparable

2Sections

Control someone or something to stop them causing more trouble

Meanings

  • Control someone or something to stop them causing more trouble (separable [optional], International English)

Examples

  • We had to REIN IN the meeting.
  • They're REINING OFF IN the search.
  • Don't REIN IT OFF IN now.

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