curb
gb/kˈɚb/ us/kˈɚb/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 9600
visszaszorít, korlátoz, visszafog, korlátozás, korlát, járdaszegély, álladzólánc, álladzószíj, feszítőzablával visszafog
KITENZI
B2
1
Muundo wa matumizi:
to curb [something]
The government introduced new taxes to curb inflation.
A kormány új adókat vezetett be az infláció visszaszorítására.
Parents are trying to curb their children's screen time.
A szülők próbálják korlátozni a gyerekeik képernyőidejét.
Stricter laws have been brought in to curb drunk driving.
Companies are under pressure to curb carbon emissions.
He struggled to curb his anger during the meeting.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The city wants to curb crime in this area.
A város vissza akarja szorítani a bűnözést ezen a környéken.
I am trying to curb how much sugar I eat.
Próbálom visszafogni a cukorfogyasztásomat.
New rules were made to curb smoking in public places.
She could not curb her laughter in class.
They took action to curb the spread of the virus.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse "curb" with "curve" in writing. "Curb" means to control or limit; "curve" is a line that is not straight. Also, learners may say *"curb down"* or *"curb back"*; in standard English we normally just say "curb [something]" without an extra particle.
Maana
to limit or control something
Miunganiko ya maneno
curb inflation
|curb spending
|curb violence
|curb emissions
|curb demand
Visawe
limit (More general and common; does not always suggest stopping something harmful.)
Vinyume
encourage (Means to support or increase something instead of trying to hold it back.)
Mada
politics
|economy
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
To control or reduce something that is too strong or bad.
To control or reduce something, especially something harmful, unwanted, or excessive.
NOMINO
C1
2
korlátozás
B1
korlát
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
a curb on [something]
The new law places a curb on political donations.
Az új törvény korlátot szab a politikai adományoknak.
There should be tighter curbs on online advertising aimed at children.
Szigorúbb korlátozásokat kellene bevezetni a gyerekeket célzó online hirdetésekre.
The central bank announced curbs on risky lending practices.
Environmental groups are calling for curbs on plastic use.
After the crisis, many curbs on travel were finally lifted.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Many people want a curb on gun sales.
Sokan a fegyvereladások korlátozását szeretnék.
The school put a curb on phone use in class.
Az iskola korlátozást vezetett be a tanórai telefonhasználatra.
Some workers protest curbs on their rights.
The city plans curbs on car traffic in the center.
There are strong curbs on smoking in this country.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse this noun sense with the physical street edge. If it is followed by "on" plus an abstract noun (e.g. spending, powers, rights), it usually means a limit or control, not the edge of the road.
Maana
a control or limit
Miunganiko ya maneno
a curb on spending
|a curb on powers
|strict curbs on
|lift the curb on
|impose a curb on
Visawe
restriction (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and common in legal or official contexts.)
Vinyume
freedom (Refers to the absence of limits or controls.)
Mada
politics
|law
|economy
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
A rule or action that stops something from growing or becoming too strong.
A control or restriction that limits an action, behavior, or amount.
NOMINO
B1
3
járdaszegély
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
at the curb
He waited at the curb for his taxi to arrive.
A járdaszegélynél várta, hogy megérkezzen a taxija.
The car jumped the curb and hit a tree.
Az autó áthajtott a járdaszegélyen, és egy fának ütközött.
Please pull up to the curb so the passengers can get out.
She sat on the curb, tying her shoelaces.
Bicycles must not be left blocking the curb ramp.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The bus stopped at the curb.
A busz a járdaszegélynél állt meg.
Children stood on the curb and watched the parade.
A gyerekek a járdaszegélyen álltak, és nézték a felvonulást.
Be careful when you step off the curb.
He sat on the curb and called his friend.
The taxi waited by the curb in front of the hotel.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners often mix up spelling: American English uses "curb"; British English usually uses "kerb" for the street edge. Also, some learners use "curb" to mean the whole sidewalk, but it is only the raised border between the road and the sidewalk.
Maana
raised edge of a street
Miunganiko ya maneno
step off the curb
|pull up to the curb
|park at the curb
|stand on the curb
|curb and gutter
Visawe
kerb (British spelling of the same physical object; "curb" is the usual American spelling.)
Vinyume
roadway (Refers to the main driving surface, not the raised edge.)
Mada
transport
|city
|daily life
|transportation
|housing
Ufafanuzi
The higher edge of the street next to the sidewalk.
The raised stone or concrete edge between a road and the sidewalk or pavement.
NOMINO
C1
TECHNICAL
4
álladzólánc
C2
álladzószíj
C2
Muundo wa matumizi:
a curb on [a horse’s bridle]
She checked the curb on the horse’s bridle before mounting.
Nyeregbe szállás előtt ellenőrizte a ló kantárján az álladzóláncot.
If the curb is too tight, it can cause the horse discomfort.
Ha az álladzólánc túl szoros, kényelmetlenséget okozhat a lónak.
This type of bit should always be used with a properly adjusted curb.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The trainer showed him how to loosen the curb.
Az edző megmutatta neki, hogyan lazítsa meg az álladzóláncot.
A strong curb can make the horse stop quickly.
Egy erős hatású álladzólánc gyorsan megállíthatja a lovat.
They bought a new curb chain for the horse.
Kosa la kawaida:
This sense is rare outside equestrian contexts. Learners sometimes misunderstand it as related to roads or general "control" when reading specialized horse-care texts.
Maana
strap or chain on a horse’s bit
Miunganiko ya maneno
tighten the curb
|curb chain
|curb bit
|adjust the curb
Visawe
curb chain (More specific; refers to the chain part rather than any strap.)
Vinyume
bitless bridle (A type of bridle designed to avoid pressure from a bit or curb.)
Mada
animals
|sports
Ufafanuzi
A strap or chain on a horse’s bit that helps the rider control the horse.
A strap or chain attached to a horse’s bit or bridle that puts pressure under the jaw to help control the horse’s head.
KITENZI
C1
TECHNICAL
5
Muundo wa matumizi:
to curb [a horse]
She curbed the horse firmly as it began to bolt.
Határozottan visszafogta a lovat a feszítőzablával, amikor az megugrott.
If you curb him too hard, he tosses his head.
Ha túl erősen fogod vissza a feszítőzablával, dobálja a fejét.
The trainer warned not to curb the mare suddenly.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
He curbed the horse when it started to run.
Visszafogta a lovat a feszítőzablával, amikor az futni kezdett.
Do not curb the horse too strongly.
Ne fogd vissza túl erősen a lovat a feszítőzablával.
The rider curbed his horse before the jump.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners might wrongly apply this sense to people, saying things like *"He curbed his friend"* to mean he controlled him. In everyday English, the general verb "curb" (sense 1) is used for controlling things; this technical horseback-riding sense is only for horses.
Maana
to control a horse with a curb
Miunganiko ya maneno
curb the horse
|curb him sharply
|curb with a bit
Visawe
rein in (More general riding term; does not specifically mention a curb bit.)
Vinyume
give the horse its head (Equestrian expression meaning to let the horse move more freely without tight control.)
Mada
animals
|sports
Ufafanuzi
To control a horse by pulling on the bit and curb so the horse feels pressure under its jaw.
To control a horse by applying pressure with a curb bit or curb chain.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
curb
IPA
GB/kˈɚb/
US/kˈɚb/
Silabi na mkazo
curb (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (curb)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: curb
- Plural: curb, curbs
Verb
- Base: curb
- 3rd Person Singular: curbs
- Present Participle: curbing
- Past: curbed
Familia ya neno
Forms
curbs
noun
curbing
verb
curbed
verb
Related words
curbside
adjective
Semi
curb appeal
1/kˈɚb əpˈil/
fixed phrase
attractiveness of a house from the street
How nice and attractive a house or building looks when you see it from the street.
Mifano
- Planting flowers can really improve your home’s curb appeal.
- The apartment building has great curb appeal, but the inside is very old.
curb your appetite
1/kˈɚb jˈʊɹ ˈæpɪtˌaɪt/
fixed phrase
control your desire for food
To try to feel less hungry or to eat less food.
Mifano
- Drink a glass of water before dinner to help curb your appetite.
- The medication is supposed to curb your appetite, but it didn’t work for me.
curb your enthusiasm
1/kˈɚb jˈʊɹ ɪnθˈuziˌæzəm/
fixed phrase
control your excitement
To stop yourself from being too excited or eager.
Mifano
- You should curb your enthusiasm until the deal is actually signed.
- The teacher told the students to curb their enthusiasm and listen to the instructions.
kick someone to the curb
1/kˈɪk sˈʌmwˌʌn tə ðə kˈɚb/
idiom
informal
reject or get rid of someone
To completely reject someone or end a relationship with them, often in a cold or sudden way.
Mifano
- After the scandal, the company kicked him to the curb.
- She finally kicked her cheating boyfriend to the curb.
curbside pickup
1/kˈɚbsˌaɪd pˈɪkˌʌp/
fixed phrase
collecting orders at store curb
A service where you stay in your car and store workers bring your order to you outside the store.
Mifano
- The supermarket now offers free curbside pickup.
- The supermarket offers free curbside pickup for online orders.
- We chose curbside pickup instead of home delivery.
- During the pandemic, many restaurants started curbside pickup to stay open.
- Customers can select curbside pickup when ordering online.