curfew
Translation
curfew
Examples
My parents set a 10 PM curfew.
My parents set a 10 PM curfew.
The city imposed a curfew after the riots.
The city imposed a curfew after the riots.
Grammar Patterns
((to have a curfew)) to be required to be home by a certain time I have a midnight curfew.
((to impose a curfew)) to officially set a curfew The government imposed a curfew.
Similar Words
Synonyms: deadline, restriction
Etymology
From Old French 'cuevre-feu', meaning 'cover fire'. It was a signal to put out fires for the night.
Memory Tips
Imagine a bell ringing to tell everyone to 'cover their fires' and go home for the night.