verb (present participle)
controlar, freiar, conter
1. To control or restrain something or someone, to limit or reduce
The government is reining in spending.
O governo está controlando os gastos.
2. To pull back on the reins of a horse to stop or slow it down
The rider was reining in the horse.
O cavaleiro estava freando o cavalo.
3. To check or curb excessive behavior or enthusiasm
She needed to rein in her temper.
Ela precisava conter seu temperamento.
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