What is the meaning of rein in?

verb

  • Stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins.
    • usage: "They reined in in front of the post office"
  • Control and direct with or as if by reins.
    • usage: "rein a horse"
  • Stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins.
    • usage: "He reined in his horses in front of the post office"
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