curtail

US /kɚˈteɪl/

UK /kɚˈteɪl/

1.

reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on

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The new policy will curtail government spending.

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We need to curtail our use of electricity to save energy.

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reduce cut decrease lessen diminish

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extend increase lengthen expand amplify

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curtailment