Pronunciation: /kɜːrb/
noun a raised edge along the side of a road that prevents vehicles from driving off it
A1 The car parked by the curb.
A2 The children played near the curb.
B1 The city installed new curbs along the sidewalks.
B2 The curb was painted yellow to indicate no parking.
C1 The curb appeal of the house was enhanced with beautiful landscaping.
C2 The restaurant had outdoor seating with tables along the curb.
verb to restrain or control
A1 I need to curb my spending to save money.
A2 She tried to curb her anger and remain calm.
B1 The government implemented new policies to curb pollution.
B2 The company is working on strategies to curb employee turnover.
C1 Efforts to curb illegal activities in the area have been successful.
C2 The organization's campaign aims to curb the spread of misinformation.
formal The city council implemented new regulations to curb excessive water usage during the drought.
informal I need to curb my spending if I want to save money for vacation.
slang I'm trying to curb my junk food cravings, but it's so hard!
figurative She tried to curb her anger, but it eventually boiled over.
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