curb

/kɜrb/
noun
  1. The stone or concrete edge of a sidewalk or road.
    • She sat on the curb waiting for the bus.
    • The car parked too close to the curb and scraped its tire.
    • Be careful not to trip on the curb when crossing the street.
  2. A restraint or limit on something.
    • We need a curb on spending to stay within our budget.
    • The government imposed a curb on the use of plastic bags.
    • The new law puts a curb on excessive noise after midnight.
verb
  1. To restrain or hold back something.
    • The company tried to curb rising costs by reducing waste.
    • You should curb your temper when you feel angry.
    • He had to curb his excitement until the surprise was ready.
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