Definition of take the reins
:to take control
- The President-elect will officially take the reins in January.
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take
play
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: to get into one's hands or into one's possession, power, or control: such as
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: to seize or capture physically
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: to get possession of (fish or game) by killing or capturing
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: a distinct or personal point of view, outlook, or assessment
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: an act or the action of taking: such as
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: the uninterrupted photographing or televising of a scene
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reins
play
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: kidneys
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: the region of the kidneys : loins
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: the seat of the feelings or passions
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