What is "put someone in his place"

alt. 1 (context transitive idiomatic English) To remind someone of his or her position. 2 (context idiomatic English) To bring somebody down; to humble or rebuke. vb. 1 (context transitive idiomatic English) To remind someone of his or her position. 2 (context idiomatic English) To bring somebody down; to humble or rebuke.