curtail

/kɜːtˈe‍ɪl/

/kɝˈteɪɫ/

to curtail

MAIN VERB

to place limits or boundaries on something to reduce its scope or size

synonyms : curb

to end something sooner than planned

synonyms : clip

Examples

1. Immigration agents will also curtail arrests in or near courthouses.

2. Therefore, a stronger dollar would severely curtail the reflation trade.

3. - It curtails herpes. -

4. The denazification process was curtailed far too soon.