curtail
/kɜːˈteɪl/verb
To reduce something or cut it short, often by putting limits on it.
Example sentences
- “The company curtailed travel to save money this year.”
- “Heavy rain curtailed our camping trip by two days.”
- “New rules will curtail late-night noise in the neighborhood.”
A formal word common in news and business: curtail spending, curtail freedoms, curtail activities. In casual speech people say 'cut back on' or 'limit'.