rein
/reɪn/noun
उच्चारण रेन
लगाम, रास, बागडोर
Core word
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[C, usually plural]
a long narrow leather band that is fastened around a horse's neck and held by the rider in order to control it
लगाम, रास, बागडोर
- She pulled gently on the reins and the horse stopped.
- The rider held the reins tightly.
- The rider loosened the reins and let the horse run.
+ 2 more examples
- He took the reins in one hand.
- A child learned to hold the reins at the riding school.
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[plural] British
a set of narrow straps fastened around a small child's body and held by a parent to stop the child from walking off
(छोटे बच्चे को बाँधे रखने का) पट्टा
- The toddler wore reins in the crowded market.
- Some parents think reins are safer than holding a child's hand near the road.
- The mother put reins on the toddler at the airport.
+ 2 more examples
- Baby reins keep small children safe in crowded places.
- He hated wearing reins when he was little.
- 3
[the reins plural]
the state of being in control or the leader of something
नियंत्रण, बागडोर, कमान
- The new Chief Minister has taken over the reins of government.
- After her father retired, Radhika held the reins of the family business.
- The founder handed over the reins of the company to his son.
+ 2 more examples
- She took the reins of the department last year.
- The captain holds the reins of the team.
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[T] ~ sth (in/back)
to make a horse go more slowly or stop by pulling on the reins
लगाम खींचना, (घोड़े को) रोकना
- He reined in his horse at the gate.
- The jockey reined the horse in sharply before the final bend.
- She reined in the horse at the edge of the field.
+ 2 more examples
- The rider reined his horse in to a walk.
- He reined back as the road narrowed.
¶Idioms 3
give/allow sb/sth free rein
to give somebody complete freedom of action or expression
पूरी छूट देना, खुली छूट देना
- The director gave the actors free rein to improvise.
- Radhika's parents allowed her free rein in choosing her career.
keep a tight rein on sb/sth
to control somebody or something carefully or strictly
कड़ा नियंत्रण रखना, लगाम कसकर रखना
- The new manager keeps a tight rein on spending.
- You need to keep a tight rein on your emotions in the interview.
take up/hand over the reins
to take or give somebody control of something
बागडोर संभालना या सौंपना
- She took up the reins of the company in 2020.
- The founder finally handed over the reins to his son.
→Phrasal verbs 2
rein sth in/back
to start to control something more strictly
(किसी चीज़ पर) अंकुश लगाना, नियंत्रित करना
- The government is trying to rein in inflation.
- You must rein in your spending this month.
rein sb in
to control the actions or behaviour of somebody more strictly
(किसी व्यक्ति पर) लगाम कसना, काबू में रखना
- The party leader tried to rein in his rebellious members.
?Which word?
Do not confuse rein (a strap for controlling a horse, or control), reign (a period of rule, or to rule as a king or queen) and rain (water falling from clouds).
Rein (लगाम या नियंत्रण), reign (शासनकाल या राजा-रानी के रूप में शासन करना) और rain (बारिश) को आपस में न मिलाइए।
§Grammar and usage
The correct phrases are 'free rein' and 'rein in', not 'free reign' or 'reign in', because the image is of a rider loosening or pulling the reins.
सही रूप 'free rein' और 'rein in' हैं, 'free reign' या 'reign in' नहीं, क्योंकि इनमें सवार द्वारा लगाम ढीली करने या खींचने का भाव है।