draw rein

• Expression signifiant s'arrêter ou ralentir, littéralement en tirant sur les rênes d'un cheval, ou au sens figuré faire une pause, se retenir ou modérer son allure dans une activité.

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.

   retenir son cheval

   • 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.

   Retenir sa course

   • 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.