Reins Meaning in English
word · lemma: rein
/ˈɹeɪnz/
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/ɹˈeɪnz/
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Definition
Reins are long straps used to guide and control a horse. The word is also used figuratively to mean control or leadership over something.
Usage & Nuances
'Reins' is often used in the plural form when talking about horses. In business or leadership, 'take the reins' means to take control. Do not confuse with 'reigns' (period of rule) or 'veins' (blood vessels).
Spanish: riendas - controlPortuguese (BR): rédeas - controlePortuguese (PT): rédeas - controloChinese (Simplified): 缰绳 - 控制Chinese (Traditional): 韁繩 - 控制Hindi: लगाम - नियंत्रणArabic: اللِجَام - السيطرةBengali: বাহু (ঘোড়ার রশি) - নিয়ন্ত্রণ (নিতান্ত ভাবে)Russian: повода - контроль (переносное значение)Japanese: 手綱 - 主導権 (比喩的な意味)Vietnamese: dây cương - quyền kiểm soát (nghĩa bóng)Korean: 고삐 - 통제권 (비유적 의미)Turkish: dizgin - kontrol (mecazi anlam)Urdu: لگام - اختیار (استعارتی معنی)Indonesian: tali kekang - kendali (makna kiasan)
Example Sentences
Hold the reins tightly while you ride the horse.
basic
She let go of the reins and the horse stopped.
basic
The coach has the reins of the team.
basic
After the manager retired, Jim took over the reins at the company.
natural
It’s time for someone new to grab the reins and lead this project.
natural
She gave her son free reins to decorate his room however he wanted.
natural