Curbing

Pronunciation: /ˈkɜːrbɪŋ/

Curbing (noun)

  1. The act of making something less strong or less likely to increase, especially something harmful.
  2. The process of controlling actions or habits so they do not become too much or cause damage.

Examples

  • Curbing pollution helps protect the river.
  • Curbing weeds reduces damage to the garden.

Curbing (verb)

  1. To reduce the strength, speed, or effect of something so it does not get worse.
  2. To keep an activity or behaviour within limits by using rules, actions, or restrictions.

Examples

  • The new rules curb the problem quickly.
  • Early treatment can curb the infection.