curtailing (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /kɜːrˈteɪlɪŋ/

Definition

Reducing or limiting something, especially something that is considered excessive or unnecessary.

Examples

• The company is curtailing its operations in several countries to focus on core markets.

• We need to start curtailing our use of plastic to help the environment.

• The new policy aims at curtailing the spread of misinformation online.

How to Use curtailing

curtailing something (prepositional phrase)

Reducing or limiting a specific thing. — "The city council is curtailing the use of fireworks during festivals."

curtailment of something (collocation)

The act or process of reducing or limiting something. — "The curtailment of the project led to job losses."

Synonyms of curtailing

Words with a similar meaning to curtailing:

• reducing
• limiting
• restricting
• abridging

Antonyms of curtailing

Words with the opposite meaning to curtailing:

• expanding
• increasing
• extending

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