26984 words

curb

7 definitions • 7 examples
1
to control or limit something that is not wanted:

Examples:

The government should act to curb tax evasion.
2
a limit on something that is not wanted:

Examples:

curb on You must try to put a curb on your bad temper/spending habits.
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US spelling of
4
a raised edge along the side of a street, often forming part of a path for people to walk on:

Examples:

She stood on the curb and waited until the light turned green to cross the street.
5
to control the growth or expression of something:

Examples:

You’ve got to learn to curb your temper.
6
to control or limit something that is not wanted:

Examples:

The Government should act to curb tax evasion.
We will have to curb expenses.
7
a limit on something that is not wanted:

Examples:

curb (on sth) The legislature has put a curb on outsourcing state contract work.

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