Curtailed
Pronunciation: /kərˈteɪld/
Curtailed (adj)
- Made less in length, time, or amount than planned or expected.
- Reduced because of rules, money, or other limits.
Examples
- The meeting was curtailed to save time.
- Our plans were curtailed when the budget ran out.
Curtailed (verb)
- To reduce something so it becomes smaller in amount, time, or size.
- To restrict what someone can do, so their options become smaller.
Examples
- The manager curtailed spending to save money.
- They curtailed production during the slow season.
Curtailed (adjective)
Examples
- The meeting was curtailed to fit the schedule.
- Her speech was curtailed after the first few minutes.