rein

Meanings

• one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
• any means of control
  • "he took up the reins of government"
• control and direct with or as if by reins
  • "rein a horse"
• 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"
• stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins
  • "He reined in his horses in front of the post office"
• keep in check

Synonyms

draw rein, harness, rein in, rule