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Term: Reel in

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To pull or draw something in, usually by winding it around a reel

Sample sentence: Tom skillfully reeled in the fishing line to bring in the big catch.

Sense 2: To attract or bring someone or something closer, often by using persuasion or incentives

Sample sentence: The salesman used his charm to reel in new customers.

Part of Speech: Phrasal verb

Sense: To gain control or manage a situation effectively

Sample sentence: The team's leader had to reel in the project after it got off track.

Possible related products:

• Fishing reels
• Attraction techniques
• Project management tools