1. raised edges along the side of a street or sidewalk
2. restraints or controls that limit something

1. controls or restrains something

Examples

• The car pulled up to the curbs outside the restaurant.
• Snow piled up along the curbs after the storm.
• The government imposed new curbs on spending.
• Environmental curbs were placed on the factory.
• The medication curbs his appetite effectively.
• She curbs her temper during meetings.
• The new policy curbs excessive overtime work.