Definition of Reign
Reign
Re·ign
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A period of time when someone rules or has power
e.g. The queen's reign was marked by peace and prosperity
(verb)
to have authority over some domain, and/or to be the the most important or the best in that domain;
e.g. She continues to reign as the president of the club. These products reign over their competitors as having the highest quality.
(verb)
to be the most dominant or prevalent condition or feature of a place or situation;
e.g. Chaos will reign if they do not define a code of conduct as soon as possible.
(noun)
the period of time during which one rules in a position of power, as or as though as a royal/monarch;
e.g. At the end of her reign as queen, she was succeeded by her son.
(noun)
the time or area during which something or someone is dominant or prevalent;
e.g. The company saw its highest profits during his reign as CEO.
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