rein

US /reɪn/
UK /reɪn/
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1.

redine

a long, narrow strap attached to a bridle, used to guide or check a horse

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He pulled on the reins to slow down the horse.
Tirò le redini per rallentare il cavallo.
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The rider held the reins firmly.
Il cavaliere teneva saldamente le redini.
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2.

controllo, redini

the power to direct and control; control

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The new manager took the reins of the department.
Il nuovo manager ha preso le redini del dipartimento.
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She has full rein over the project.
Ha pieno controllo sul progetto.
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controlauthoritypowercommandmastery
1.

frenare, guidare

to direct or check a horse by pulling on its reins

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He reined in the horse just before it bolted.
Ha frenato il cavallo poco prima che scappasse.
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The rider carefully reined the stallion.
Il cavaliere ha guidato attentamente lo stallone.
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2.

frenare, limitare

to control or limit something

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The government tried to rein in spending.
Il governo ha cercato di frenare la spesa.
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She needs to rein in her temper.
Deve frenare il suo temperamento.
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curbrestrainlimitcontrolcheck
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