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Curb
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ciglio del marciapiede
the raised edge at the side of a street, usually made of stone
What is a "curb"?
A curb is the raised edge along a road, typically made of concrete or stone, that separates the street from the sidewalk. It helps to control the flow of traffic, provides a clear boundary between the road and pedestrian areas, and also directs rainwater into drainage systems. Curbs are often seen in urban areas, where they assist with parking and traffic management by preventing vehicles from driving onto sidewalks.
Example
A high curb can pose a challenge for people with mobility issues.
The construction crew repaired the damaged curb after the winter storms.
The curb along the street was painted to enhance visibility at night.
02
freno, limitazione
the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess
03
mordente, stanghetta
a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse
to curb
01
limitare, controllare
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
contenere, limitare
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
portare a fare i propri bisogni, guidare
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.
Esempio
A high curb can pose a challenge for people with mobility issues.
The construction crew repaired the damaged curb after the winter storms.
The curb along the street was painted to enhance visibility at night.
The city installed a new curb to improve pedestrian safety.
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