1 [VN] to obtain sth, especially sth good, as a direct result of sth that you have done:
They are now reaping the rewards of all their hard work.
2 [V, VN] to cut and collect a crop, especially corn, from a field
IDIOMS
reap a / the harvest (BrE) to benefit or suffer as a direct result of sth that you have done
you reap what you sow (saying) you have to deal with the bad effects or results of sth that you originally started
