Reign | Mean of reign in English Dictionary

/ˈreɪn/

• Noun
• the period of time during which a king, queen, emperor, etc., is ruler of a country
1. She was a popular ruler throughout her reign.
2. the reign of Queen Elizabeth
• the period of time during which someone is in charge of a group or organization
1. his reign as department chairperson
2. her reign as team president
• the period of time during which someone or something is the best or the most important, powerful, etc.
1. his reign as heavyweight boxing champion
2. the reign of digital technology
• Verb

• to rule as a king, queen, emperor, etc.
1. The king reigned in a time of peace and prosperity.
2. She reigned over her kingdom for many decades.
• to be the best or the most powerful or important person or thing
1. The lion reigns as king of the jungle.
2. As a director, he still reigns supreme. [=he is still the best]