Reign in Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹeɪn/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
RAYN IN
ɹˈeɪn/ /ˈɪn
RAYN IN
Definition
To control, limit, or restrain something or someone, especially something that is becoming excessive or difficult to manage.
Usage & Nuances
Often confused with 'rein in' (the original phrase related to horse reins); 'reign in' is a common misspelling but widely used informally. Used for people, emotions, spending, etc. Tone is neutral; typically found in spoken and written English.
Spanish: controlar - moderarPortuguese (BR): controlar - conter - moderarPortuguese (PT): controlar - conter - moderarChinese (Simplified): 控制 - 抑制Chinese (Traditional): 控制 - 抑制Hindi: नियंत्रित करना - काबू करनाArabic: السيطرة على - كبحBengali: 통제 করা - নিয়ন্ত্রণে রাখা - দমন করাRussian: сдерживать - контролировать - ограничиватьJapanese: 抑える - 控えるVietnamese: kiềm chế - kiểm soátKorean: 억제하다 - 통제하다Turkish: kontrol altına almak - dizginlemekUrdu: قابو میں رکھنا - محدود کرناIndonesian: mengendalikan - menahan - membatasi
Example Sentences
You need to reign in your spending.
basic
The teacher asked the students to reign in their excitement.
basic
I try to reign in my anger when I drive.
basic
Management is trying to reign in unnecessary overtime.
natural
It's hard to reign in your thoughts late at night.
natural
Could you reign in the noise a bit? We're trying to work.
natural