curtains

n. pieces of cloth that you pull across a window to keep light out or for privacy.

n. fabric panels hung to screen a window from light or observation. Usually plural in this sense.

“She pulled the curtains closed so the neighbors couldn't see inside.”

“The heavy velvet curtains effectively blocked the morning glare, allowing the guests to sleep undisturbed until noon.”

n. the end of something, or a situation where there is no hope left.

n. the final end or ruin of something; often used to signal that a situation has reached a point of no return.

“If the boss finds out about this mistake, it's curtains for my career.”

“Once the main engine failed in the middle of the ocean, the crew knew it was curtains for their chances of winning the race.”

Informal

v. to hang cloth over a window or to divide a room.

v. to provide or decorate a space with curtains. Third-person singular present form.

“He curtains the large windows every winter to keep the heat inside.”

“The interior designer curtains the study with sheer silk to maintain a sense of openness while providing a soft barrier against the sun.”