reel in
US /riːl ɪn/
UK /riːl ɪn/
1.
recoger, enrollar
to pull a fish or other object toward oneself by winding a line on a reel
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He spent an hour trying to reel in the giant tuna.
Pasó una hora tratando de recoger el atún gigante.
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Carefully reel in the line to avoid tangles.
Recoge la línea con cuidado para evitar enredos.
2.
controlar, refrenar
to bring someone or something under control or back to a desired state
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The company needs to reel in its spending.
La empresa necesita controlar sus gastos.
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The manager tried to reel in the unruly employees.
El gerente intentó controlar a los empleados rebeldes.