reel in
The phrase "reel in" is commonly used in fishing and figuratively to describe attracting or controlling something or someone.
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Definition
B2Fishing
(technical)To pull a fish out of the water by winding the fishing line onto a reel.
Example
- He managed to reel in a large trout after a long struggle.
B2General
(idiomatic)To attract or lure someone or something.
Example
- The store reeled in customers with its big sale.
C1Management
(idiomatic)To control or manage a situation or person more tightly.
Example
- The manager had to reel in the team to meet the project deadline.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "reel in":
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