Curb | Mean of curb in English Dictionary
/ˈkɚb/
- Noun
- 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.
- something that controls or limits something else
- Many companies are protesting the new price/trade curbs. [=(more commonly) checks, restrictions]
- government policies that are designed to put a curb on spending [=to limit/reduce spending]
- Verb
- to control or limit (something)
- The legislation is intended to curb price and wage increases.
- pills designed to curb your appetite
