harness

Put a harness.

“harness the horse”

Control and direct with or as if by reins.

Keep in check.

Exploit the power of.

“harness natural forces and resources”

A support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute).

Stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart.