cur·tail 
/kɚˈteɪl/ verb
cur·tails; cur·tailed; cur·tail·ing /kɚˈteɪl/ verb [+ obj] formal : to reduce or limit (something)
▪ The new laws are an effort to curtail illegal drug use. ▪ We have to severely/drastically curtail [=cut back] our expenses. ▪ School activities are being curtailed due to a lack of funds.
▪ The new laws are an effort to curtail illegal drug use. ▪ We have to severely/drastically curtail [=cut back] our expenses. ▪ School activities are being curtailed due to a lack of funds.
— cur·tail·ment /kɚˈteɪlmənt/ noun, plural cur·tail·ments [count, noncount]
/kɚˈteɪlmənt/ noun, plural cur·tail·ments [count, noncount]
