Curb Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

Britannica Dictionary definition of CURB

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1

US

curb

or British

kerb

:

a short border along the edge of a street that is usually made of stone or concrete

• We sat on the curb eating our ice cream.

— see picture at street

2

:

something that controls or limits something else

— usually plural

• Many companies are protesting the new price/trade curbs. [=(more commonly) _checks, restrictions_]

— often + on

• government policies that are designed to put a curb on spending [=to limit/reduce spending]

Britannica Dictionary definition of CURB

[+ object]

:

to control or limit (something)

• The legislation is intended to curb price and wage increases.
• pills designed to curb your appetite