Curb

/kɜrb/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A raised edge or boundary along a street or sidewalk.

The car parked too close to the curb and almost hit the fire hydrant.

A restraint or limit on something.

There are laws in place to put a curb on excessive noise in residential areas.

verb

To restrain or control something.

The government implemented measures to curb inflation.

To place a curb around something.

They decided to curb the garden with decorative stones to keep the mulch contained.

Middle English: from Old French 'corbe', meaning 'to bend'.

curb appeal

The attractiveness of a property when viewed from the street.

curb your enthusiasm

To moderate or restrain one's enthusiasm or excitement.

barrier

A physical structure that prevents passage.

restraint

A means of holding something back.

limit

A point beyond which things cannot proceed.

To stop or put an end to something abruptly.

They had to curb the party when the police showed up.

To avoid or ignore someone or something.

I felt like they were trying to curb my opinions during the meeting.