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curtail

/kɜːrˈteɪl/ verb · British & US
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What does curtail mean?

verb

to reduce or shorten something, such as a period of time, a length of time, or a quantity of something, often by cutting off or removing a part of it. to limit or restrict something, such as a person's freedom or a group's activities.

Example

"The company had to curtail its operations due to financial difficulties."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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