draw rein

• تعبير يعني التوقف أو الإبطاء، وأصله شدّ لجام الفرس، ويُستعمل مجازًا بمعنى التوقف للحظة أو كبح النفس أو تخفيف وتيرة أمر ما.

An archaic expression meaning to stop or slow down, literally by pulling on the reins of a horse, or figuratively to pause, restrain oneself, or reduce speed in an activity.

1. C1formalbritish

   To pull on the reins of a horse to make it slow down or stop.

   شَدّ اللِّجام

   • The rider drew rein at the edge of the forest.
   • He drew rein to admire the view.
   • She drew rein and dismounted from her horse.

2. Restrain or pauseC2formalbritish

   To slow down, pause, or stop an activity or process.

   كبح أو إيقاف مؤقت

   • The company decided to draw rein on its expansion plans.
   • He drew rein on his spending after the financial loss.
   • The government drew rein on the new policy implementation.