rein in
Upper Intermediate (B2)neutral
to stop something from going too far
"The central bank acted quickly to rein in inflation."
Hear it in context
Here's why U.S. debt is surpassing GDP for the first time since World War II
Face the Nation · 2:37
One is rein in spending.
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Spectacles · 10:41
to rein in monopolies—the Sherman Antitrust
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The Bulwark · 15:38
We need to rein in executive power.
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Lex Fridman · 228:25
Like, if we can rein in some elites,
Stagflation
Economics Explained · 9:57
The Fed is trying to rein in inflation