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Curtail

usgb/kɜːrˈteɪl/Volume
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Negative ImplicationPlay
Often implies imposition or a response to negative circumstances. SlideThe company was forced to curtail production due to the market crash.
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Not Always VoluntaryPlay
Curtailment can suggest actions are taken out of necessity, not choice. SlideThe airport had to curtail flights because of the severe weather.
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Authority or ControlPlay
Use 'curtail' when a higher authority or situation limits something. SlideThe new regulations will curtail our ability to invest freely.