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curtail

verb

/kɜːrˈteɪl/

Meaning

to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable

The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts.

curtail freedom

reduce, diminish, cut, restrict, lessen

expand, extend, increase

curtail spending, curtail freedom, curtail rights, curtail expenses

To estimate or conclude something by extending or projecting known information.

To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.

to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware

To combine different elements to form a new whole.

to come down or bring down to the ground; to arrive at a place

to begin a journey, project, or activity