Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stem-the-tide-of-something
Phrase
/stɛm ðə taɪd əv ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
To prevent something negative from continuing or increasing.
Examples
- The government is trying to stem the tide of unemployment.
- She took measures to stem the tide of misinformation on social media.
- They implemented new policies to stem the tide of pollution in the river.
Meaning
This phrase means to take action to halt or slow down the worsening of a situation.
Synonyms
- halt
- stop
- curb
- contain
- restrict
