1. to slow down, limit, or control the rate of increase or expansion of something
The government implemented new policies to curb growth in carbon emissions.
O governo implementou novas políticas para frear o crescimento das emissões de carbono.
2. to restrict or reduce the speed at which something expands, develops, or increases
The company decided to curb growth to focus on profitability rather than expansion.
A empresa decidiu controlar o crescimento para se concentrar na lucratividade em vez da expansão.