curtailed

[ker-teyld]

curtailed Definition

  • 1reduced in quantity or deprived of something
  • 2cut short or abbreviated

Using curtailed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "curtailed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company curtailed its budget for the year.

  • Example

    The concert was curtailed due to the heavy rain.

  • Example

    The government curtailed the freedom of speech during the emergency.

curtailed Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: curtailed in Brief

The term 'curtailed' [ker-teyld] refers to something that has been reduced in quantity or deprived of something, or cut short or abbreviated. It is often used to describe a decrease in budget or a restriction of freedom, as in 'The company curtailed its budget for the year' or 'The government curtailed the freedom of speech during the emergency.'