C1
curtail
/kəˈteɪl/
verb
ograniczać
Also
skracać
Definition
To reduce in extent or quantity; to impose a restriction on something.
Examples
The new policy will curtail government spending on non-essential projects.
Nowa polityka ograniczy wydatki rządowe na nieistotne projekty.
We had to curtail our vacation due to an unexpected family emergency.
Musieliśmy skrócić nasze wakacje z powodu nieoczekiwanego nagłego wypadku rodzinnego.
Collocations
curtail spendingcurtail rightscurtail activities
Discover more words
This word is part of a curated base of over 5,000 English words with Polish translations, IPA pronunciation, definitions, and examples. Find it on today's puzzle board!
Swipe to trace the word
W
I
R
N
G
U
A
L
R
T
U
I
U
C
D
F