/ˈkɜːrteɪl/; /ˈkɜːrtɛl/;

Definitions

1. verb

to reduce or cut down something, such as expenses or a period of time

“The company had to curtail its operations due to financial difficulties.”

2. noun

a reduction or limitation of something, such as a curtailment of service

“The airline announced a curtailment of flights due to bad weather.”