rein in

verb

reined in; reining in; reins in

1

: to limit or control (someone or something)

Congress must rein in spending.

You had better rein that kid in before she gets hurt.

2

: to make (an animal) stop by using reins

The rider reined in his horse.

Examples of rein in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Since then, platforms also reined in spending on new shows and movies, leaving fewer writers employed. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026

Gulf states push China to restrain Iran Gulf states are pushing for China to rein in Iran as doubts grow about the US’ ability to end the five-month conflict. — semafor.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Cornyn also insisting the DOJ rein in an IRS immunity deal that could significantly benefit the president and his family. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

That could signal Korean investors are dipping their toes back in the water, following a brutal selloff last month that prompted authorities to rein in the massive leverage that fueled wild swings earlier. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for rein in

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