Curbing: meaning, definitions and examples

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curbing

 

[ ˈkɜːrbɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

control measures

Curbing refers to the act of limiting or controlling something, often in response to excessive or negative behavior. It can involve implementing restrictions or regulations to manage the impact of certain actions or phenomena.

Synonyms

controlling, diminishing, limiting, restricting

Examples of usage

  • Curbing emissions is essential for environmental protection.
  • The government is curbing spending to reduce the national debt.
  • Curbing noise during the night is important for community peace.

Translations

Translations of the word "curbing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 restringir

🇮🇳 नियंत्रण करना

🇩🇪 Eindämmung

🇮🇩 mengendalikan

🇺🇦 обмеження

🇵🇱 ograniczanie

🇯🇵 抑制する

🇫🇷 réduire

🇪🇸 restringir

🇹🇷 sınırlama

🇰🇷 억제하다

🇸🇦 تقييد

🇨🇿 omezování

🇸🇰 obmedzovanie

🇨🇳 抑制

🇸🇮 omejevanje

🇮🇸 takmarka

🇰🇿 шектеу

🇬🇪 შეზღუდვა

🇦🇿 məhdudlaşdırma

🇲🇽 restringir

Word origin

The word 'curb' originates from the Middle English term 'curbe,' which is derived from the Old French 'curbe' meaning 'curve.' Historically, a curb refers to a stone or low wall that edges a road or path. Over time, it evolved into a more abstract term, indicating control or restraint. The use of the term in a figurative sense to imply restriction or limitation became popular in the 19th century. The term reflects the action of holding something back or confining it to a certain area or scope, akin to how a physical curb contains or directs the flow of traffic.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,494, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.