rein in

freiner, limiter, contenir

Contrôler quelque chose pour l’empêcher de trop se développer ou de devenir trop puissant.

En anglais simple : To control something so that it does not grow too much or become too strong.

• We must rein in spending.
• She reined in her anger and answered calmly.
• Can the new rules rein in the power of large companies?

Comment l'utiliser : rein something in (We need to rein our expenses in.)

Synonymes : control, limit, restrain, curb

Expressions courantes : rein in spending, rein in costs, rein in something

retenir, arrêter

Faire ralentir ou arrêter un cheval en tirant sur les rênes.

En anglais simple : To make a horse slow down or stop by pulling the straps used to control it.

• Rein in your horse before the bend.
• He reined his pony in beside the stream.
• The rider gently reined in and waited for the others.

Comment l'utiliser : rein a horse in (She reined the horse in before the gate.)

Synonymes : rein back, check

Expressions courantes : rein in a horse, rein in your pony, rein in sharply