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| rein [ rayn ] |
noun (plural reins) |
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1. strap for controlling horse: a strap, or each half of a strap, by which a horse is controlled by its rider or by the driver of a coach or cart it is pulling
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2. exercise of power: any means of guiding, controlling, or restraining somebody or something
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plural noun reins |
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strap for guiding child: a harness that fits around the body of a very young child, with straps attached by means of which the child can be controlled and guided, especially when out walking
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transitive verb (past and past participle reined, present participle rein·ing, 3rd person present singular reins) |
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control somebody or something: to guide, control, or restrain somebody or something
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| [13th century. < Old French rene, resne] |
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  rein·less adjective |
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give (free) rein to somebody or something to allow somebody or something complete freedom, imposing no restraints or limitations
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have or keep a (tight) rein on somebody or something to maintain strict control over somebody or something
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take (up) the reins to take charge of something or somebody
The new team coach will take the reins next week.
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