Meaning of the word "come to heel" in English

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come to heel

US /kʌm tə hiːl/
UK /kʌm tə hiːl/
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Idiom

1.

to obey or submit to someone's authority, especially after a period of resistance

Example:
After much negotiation, the rebellious faction finally came to heel.
The new manager expects everyone to come to heel quickly.
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