Hledat
to curtail
01
omezit, snížit
to place limits or boundaries on something to reduce its scope or size
Transitive: to curtail scope or amount of something
Example
Changes to the policy have curtailed the misuse of resources.
The pandemic has curtailed international travel for most people over the past year.
The government curtails excessive spending by implementing strict budgetary measures.
02
zkrátit, oříznout
to end something sooner than planned
Transitive: to curtail an event or activity
Example
The teacher curtailed class discussion when it began straying too far from the scheduled lesson plan.
Heavy rain forced organizers to curtail the outdoor concert after only a few performances.
Doctors told the injured athlete she would need to curtail her career.
Příklad
Changes to the policy have curtailed the misuse of resources.
The pandemic has curtailed international travel for most people over the past year.
The government curtails excessive spending by implementing strict budgetary measures.
Rising costs have led many companies to curtail benefits and perks for employees in recent years.
In an effort to curb pollution, the government plans to curtail coal power and boost renewable energy.
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