noun
reins
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noun
1
The straps used to steer and control a horse (plural of rein).
"He handed the reins to the stable hand."
2
Figuratively, control or command over something.
"She took the reins of the company after the founder retired."
How to Use Reins
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe straps that guide a horse, or figuratively, control of a situation or organisation.
Common pairings
take the reins
hand over the reins
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