Curbing: meaning, definitions and examples
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curbing
[ ˈkɜːrbɪŋ ]
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.