1. to reduce, limit, or restrict the rate or extent of increase or expansion
The government implemented new policies to curtail growth in carbon emissions.
O governo implementou novas políticas para conter o crescimento das emissões de carbono.
2. to slow down or prevent the development or expansion of something
The company decided to curtail growth in order to maintain quality standards.
A empresa decidiu conter o crescimento para manter os padrões de qualidade.