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• Substantivo que designa a correia longa usada para controlar um cavalo, ou, em sentido mais amplo, qualquer meio de exercer controle ou contenção.

A noun referring to a long strap used to guide or control a horse, or more broadly, any means of exercising control or restraint.

1. Horse strapB1formal

   One of a pair of long straps attached to a horse's bit or headpiece, used to guide and control the animal.

   Rédea

   • The rider pulled on the left rein to turn the horse.
   • She held the reins loosely as the horse trotted.
   • He adjusted the reins before mounting the saddle.

2. Means of controlB2formal

   Any method or mechanism used to exercise control, restraint, or guidance over a situation, organization, or person.

   Meio de controle

   • The manager kept a tight rein on the project budget.
   • The government needs to take the reins of the economy.
   • She gave her assistant free rein to make decisions.

   Sinônimosauthoritybrakecheckcommandcontrolcurbdirectiongraspgripguidanceholdleashlimitationrestraint

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de controlar ou conter algo, frequentemente puxando as rédeas (como um cavalo) ou, em sentido figurado, restringir ou refrear algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of controlling or restraining something, often by pulling on reins (as with a horse) or metaphorically limiting or checking something.

1. Control or directB2formal

   To control or guide something, as if using reins.

   Controlar ou direcionar

   • The manager tried to rein in the project's escalating costs.
   • She reined her emotions carefully during the debate.
   • He reined the horse with a gentle pull.

   Sinônimosbridlecheckcontrolcurbdirectgovernguidehold backkeep backrestrain

2. B2formal

   To slow down or stop a horse or oneself by pulling on the reins.

   Fazer parar ou diminuir o ritmo

   • The rider reined in the horse before the jump.
   • He reined to a halt at the edge of the cliff.
   • She reined back her enthusiasm when she saw the budget.

   Sinônimosbrakecheckcontrolcurbhold backmoderaterestrainslowstop

   Antônimosencouragespururge

3. Check or restrainB2formal

   To stop or check something by pulling back, as if on reins.

   Conter

   • The government reined in spending to avoid a deficit.
   • He reined his temper before saying something regrettable.
   • She reined in her curiosity and waited for the announcement.

   Sinônimosbridlecheckcontaincontrolcurbgovernhold backinhibitmoderatepull uprestrainslow downstiflesuppresstame

   Antônimosfreeloosenreleaseunleash

4. Keep in checkB2formal

   To keep something under control or within limits.

   Conter

   • The new regulations are designed to rein in pollution.
   • Parents must rein in their children's screen time.
   • He struggled to rein in his excitement.

   Sinônimoscheckcontaincontrolcurbhold backinhibitrestraintame

   Antônimosfreeloosereleaseunleash

Variantes phrasalrein in