reel in
US /riːl ɪn/
UK /riːl ɪn/
1.
menarik, menggulung
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.
Dia menghabiskan sejam cuba menarik tuna gergasi itu.
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Carefully reel in the line to avoid tangles.
Tarik tali pancing dengan berhati-hati untuk mengelakkan kusut.
2.
mengawal, menarik balik
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.
Syarikat perlu mengawal perbelanjaannya.
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The manager tried to reel in the unruly employees.
Pengurus cuba mengawal pekerja yang tidak terkawal.