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curtail
[kɜːrˈteɪl]
📖 Definition
v. to make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
🖼️ Picture This
Scissors cutting a long ribbon short at a marked line
💬 Example Sentence
Budget cuts forced the school to curtail its arts programs.
🎵 Music Connection
"Time Is Running Out" by Muse
Running out of time means opportunities are being curtailed and cut short.
📝 Word Roots & Related
curt adj. a curt reply