curtail in Czech
curtail in Czech is zkrátit, omezit — curtail means to cut something short or reduce it, especially something that would otherwise have continued at its full extent.
curtail in Czech
zkrátit
(transitive) To shorten or abridge the duration of; to bring an end to; to truncate.
omezit
(transitive, figuratively) To limit or restrict; to keep in check.
What does "curtail" mean?
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verb To cut something short or reduce it, especially something that would otherwise have continued at its full extent.
"The strike curtailed the summer timetable."
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verb To restrict a freedom, right or activity, limiting what someone is allowed to do.
"The new law curtails the right to protest."
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curtail in a sentence
- The strike curtailed the summer timetable.
- She had to curtail her trip when her father fell ill.
- The new law curtails the right to protest.
- Spending was sharply curtailed after the audit.
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What is "curtail" in Czech?
"curtail" in Czech is zkrátit, omezit. curtail means: To cut something short or reduce it, especially something that would otherwise have continued at its full extent.
How do you use "curtail" in a sentence?
Example: "The strike curtailed the summer timetable." In Czech, "curtail" is zkrátit, omezit.
Are there other ways to say "curtail" in Czech?
Yes — Czech has 2 translations listed for "curtail": zkrátit, omezit.
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