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/kɜrb/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A restraint or limit on something.
There are laws in place to put a curb on excessive noise in residential areas.
A raised edge or boundary along a street or sidewalk.
The car parked too close to the curb and almost hit the fire hydrant.
verb
To place a curb around something.
They decided to curb the garden with decorative stones to keep the mulch contained.
To restrain or control something.
The government implemented measures to curb inflation.
Etymology
Middle English: from Old French 'corbe', meaning 'to bend'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
curb appeal
The attractiveness of a property when viewed from the street.
curb your enthusiasm
To moderate or restrain one's enthusiasm or excitement.
Related Words
barrier
A physical structure that prevents passage.
restraint
A means of holding something back.
limit
A point beyond which things cannot proceed.
Slang Meanings
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.