curtail
verb | /curtail/
to reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on
curtail
verb | /curtail/
Advanced WordsEASYto reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on
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Examples
"The government curtailed spending on luxury imports."
"The teacher curtailed the discussion to fit the time limit."
Mnemonic Trick
Curtail = Cut + Tail → cut short.
Etymology
From Old French court + tailler (to cut short)
used for restrictions or reductions
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