curtail

//kɜːˈteɪl//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Verb

curtailInfinitive
curtailPresent tense
curtailedPast tense
curtailedPast participle
curtailingPresent participle
curtailsThird-person singular
1

To reduce in extent or quantity; to impose a restriction on something.

The company decided to curtail its spending due to the economic downturn.

2

To cut short or bring to an abrupt end.

The concert was curtailed due to the sudden storm.