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curbing

[KUR-bing]
noun/verb (gerund)
contenção; freio; redução
1. The act of restraining, controlling, or limiting something
The government is focused on curbing inflation.
O governo está focado na contenção da inflação.
2. A border of stone or concrete along a street or sidewalk (also noun: curb)
The construction crew installed new curbing along the avenue.
A equipe de construção instalou novo meio-fio na avenida.
3. Restricting or suppressing something undesirable
Curbing spending is essential for budget management.
Reduzir gastos é essencial para a gestão orçamentária.
Synonyms
restraintrestrictionlimitationsuppressionreining incheck
Antonyms
encouragementpromotionfacilitationexpansion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contenção; freio; redução
Most commonly used translation
Portugal
controlo; contenção; passeio
Passeio refers to curb/sidewalk element
São Paulo
contenção; redução
Emphasis on economic/behavioral control

Related Idioms & Phrases

curb your enthusiasm
put a curb on something
curb appeal
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