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Curb
01
meio-fio, bordadura
the raised edge at the side of a street, usually made of stone
Dialect
American
American
Exemplos
A high curb can pose a challenge for people with mobility issues.
Um meio-fio alto pode representar um desafio para pessoas com problemas de mobilidade.
02
a means of restraint or control
03
a horse's bit equipped with a chain or strap to control the animal
to curb
01
limitar, controlar
to limit or control by placing restrictions on something
Transitive: to curb sth
Exemplos
The company recently curbed unauthorized access to sensitive information through new policies.
A empresa recentemente limitou o acesso não autorizado a informações sensíveis através de novas políticas.
02
reprimir, conter
to lessen the intensity of something or keep it under control, often through restraint or inhibition
Transitive: to curb intensity of something
Exemplos
The therapist taught him techniques to curb his anxiety in stressful situations.
O terapeuta ensinou-lhe técnicas para conter a sua ansiedade em situações stressantes.
03
guiar, direcionar
to guide a dog to the edge of the sidewalk or street so it can relieve itself
DialectAmerican
AmericanTransitive: to curb a dog
Exemplos
He curbed the dog quickly before heading back to the car.
Ele contive o cachorro rapidamente antes de voltar para o carro.
