CEFR B2

curb

verb, noun

Meaning

Curb means to control, limit, or reduce something unwanted; as a noun, it can also mean the raised edge beside a road.

Examples

The city introduced rules to curb pollution.
She parked close to the curb outside the house.

Synonyms: limit, restrain, reduce

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curb (B2)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: /kɜːrb/

Definition

Curb means to control, limit, or reduce something unwanted; as a noun, it can also mean the raised edge beside a road.

Examples

The city introduced rules to curb pollution.
She parked close to the curb outside the house.

How to Use curb

curb inflation (collocation): to reduce or control rising prices — "The bank raised rates to curb inflation."
curb your enthusiasm (idiom): to control excitement or expectations — "Try to curb your enthusiasm until the deal is final."

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