reining

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb control and direct with or as if by reins
  2. verb stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins
  3. verb stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins

Synonyms

harness, rein in, draw rein, rein

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