rein in

Verb

• stop or check by or as if by a pull at the reins
  • He reined in his horses in front of the post office
    

• control and direct with or as if by reins
  • rein a horse
    

• stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins
  • They reined in in front of the post office
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  rein , harness , draw rein