Curfew

Pronunciation: /ˈkɜːrfjuː/

Curfew (noun)

  1. A rule that requires people to be home by a certain time at night.

Examples

  • A curfew is set for all teenagers in the neighborhood.
  • The curfew is at 10 PM for teenagers.

Common collocations: impose a curfew, violate a curfew, lift a curfew

Synonyms of Curfew

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Curfew

  • — The opposite of a curfew is the freedom to move freely.
  • — An open environment allows for activities without restrictions.