Zoeken
to curtail
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beperken, verminderen
to place limits or boundaries on something to reduce its scope or size
Transitive: to curtail scope or amount of something
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beperken, afkappen
to end something sooner than planned
Transitive: to curtail an event or activity
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curtailment
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Voorbeeld
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.
