Antonyms for taking the reins
| Grammar : Verb |
Definition of taking the reins
- As in steer : verb guide, direct on a course
- As in dictate : verb command; give instructions
- As in direct : verb manage, oversee
Synonyms for taking the reins
- administer
- advise
- be in the driver's seat
- beacon
- bid
- boss
- bulldoze
- call the play
- call the shots
- call the tune
- captain
- carry on
- charge
- conduct
- control
- control the affairs of
- decree
- direct
- dispose
- dominate
- drive
- enjoin
- escort
- govern
- guide
- handle
- have the say
- head for
- head up
- helm
- herd
- impose
- influence
- instruct
- keep
- lay down
- lay down the law
- lead
- manage
- operate
- ordain
- order
- pilot
- point
- prescribe
- preside over
- pronounce
- put foot down
- quarterback
- read the riot act
- regiment
- regulate
- route
- rule
- run
- run the show
- run things
- see
- set
- shepherd
- show
- skipper
- superintend
- supervise
- take over
- take the helm
- take the reins
- walk heavy
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