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What does take the reins mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word take the reins? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (idiomatic) To assume charge or control.
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The Gods may be more or less hands off, but They have the power to take the reins, if things go very badly.
We also believe that it is through education that we can best prepare our people to take the reins of development and maximize economic success.
They appreciate our help, but they are eager to take the reins of their own destiny.
The only advantage we have is that, today, Europe can, as Mr Almunia and President Sarkozy have both stressed, assert itself firmly, make its voice heard on the international stage, take the reins and get a head start.
Next in line for the hot seat is another Argentinian supremo, Hugo Tocalli, who will take the reins in June.
Initially, he had planned only to produce and star in the project, but, with the encouragement of his co-producer, he agreed to take the reins as director.

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