rein

US /reɪn/
UK /reɪn/
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1.

rédea

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.
Ele puxou as rédeas para desacelerar o cavalo.
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The rider held the reins firmly.
O cavaleiro segurou as rédeas firmemente.
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bridletackharness
2.

controle, rédea

the power to direct and control; control

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The new manager took the reins of the department.
O novo gerente assumiu as rédeas do departamento.
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She has full rein over the project.
Ela tem total controle sobre o projeto.
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1.

refrear, conter

to direct or check a horse by pulling on its reins

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He reined in the horse just before it bolted.
Ele refreou o cavalo pouco antes de ele disparar.
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The rider carefully reined the stallion.
O cavaleiro refreou cuidadosamente o garanhão.
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2.

conter, limitar

to control or limit something

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The government tried to rein in spending.
O governo tentou conter os gastos.
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She needs to rein in her temper.
Ela precisa conter seu temperamento.
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