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Curb
01
bordillo de la acera, bordillo
the raised edge at the side of a street, usually made of stone
Example
The construction crew repaired the damaged curb after the winter storms.
A high curb can pose a challenge for people with mobility issues.
The city installed a new curb to improve pedestrian safety.
02
freno, restricción
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
03
freno de boca, boca de freno
a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
to curb
01
restringir, controlar
to limit or control by placing restrictions on something
Transitive: to curb sth
Example
The company recently curbed unauthorized access to sensitive information through new policies.
The school has successfully curbed bullying through the implementation of policies.
Parents often set rules to curb excessive screen time for their children.
02
frenar, reducir
to lessen the intensity of something or keep it under control, often through restraint or inhibition
Transitive: to curb intensity of something
Example
The new regulations aim to curb the spread of misinformation on social media platforms.
The therapist taught him techniques to curb his anxiety in stressful situations.
The campaign seeks to curb the rise of plastic waste by promoting reusable alternatives.
03
sacar a pasear, guía para que haga sus necesidades
to guide a dog to the edge of the sidewalk or street so it can relieve itself
Transitive: to curb a dog
Example
She had to curb her dog several times during their walk.
As they walked along the street, he curbed his dog near the tree.
He curbed the dog quickly before heading back to the car.
Ejemplo
The construction crew repaired the damaged curb after the winter storms.
A high curb can pose a challenge for people with mobility issues.
The city installed a new curb to improve pedestrian safety.
The curb along the street was painted to enhance visibility at night.
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