curtail in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

Curtail: to reduce or limit something, especially in terms of quantity or extent.

The government decided to curtail unnecessary spending to balance the budget.
To maintain a healthy lifestyle, she chose to curtail her intake of processed foods.
The severe weather forced the organizers to curtail the outdoor festival.
In order to meet the deadline, we had to curtail the scope of the project significantly.
His decision to curtail his travel plans was influenced by rising fuel costs.
The government decided to curtail spending on non-essential services.
His aim is to curtail his screen time and read more books instead.
To protect the environment, we need to curtail our use of plastic bags.
The school implemented new rules to curtail bullying among students.
Efforts to curtail emissions have become a priority for many countries.