1. pieces of cloth hung at windows or around beds for privacy, decoration, or to block light
Usage: plural of curtain
2. large pieces of fabric that hang across the front of a stage in a theater
Usage: theatrical context

1. used to indicate that something is finished or over, especially in a dramatic way
Usage: informal; often implies finality or doom

Examples

• She drew the curtains to block out the morning sun.
• The heavy curtains in the living room matched the sofa perfectly.
• The curtains rose as the play began.
• When the curtains fell, the audience erupted in applause.
• If we don’t finish this project on time, it’s curtains for our team.
• The curtains kept the room cool during the hot afternoon.
• He peeked through the curtains to see who was at the door.