harness

/hˈɑːnɪs/

/ˈhɑɹnəs/, /ˈhɑɹnɪs/

to harness

MAIN VERB

to place a harness on a horse, dog, or other animal; to fasten a horse, dog, or other animal to something using a harness

synonyms : tackle

antonyms : unharness

resulting in suffering or adversity

exploit the power of

keep in check

synonyms : rein

rule

control and direct with or as if by reins

synonyms : draw rein

rein

rein in

Harness

[NOUN]

a piece of equipment that fits around an animal's body, typically a dog or cat, and is used to secure and control the animal

a supportive arrangement of straps or bands worn on the body to distribute weight or pressure evenly, provide stability for a body part or function, or secure an object in place

Examples

1. The team is working in harness to complete the project on time.

2. They were in harness and successfully closed the biggest deal of the year.

3. The team is in harness and working together to complete the project by the deadline.

4. The firefighters moved in harness to rescue the people trapped in the burning building.

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