the curtain used to pull down at the end of a scene or act, in a play.

(fig.) the end of or an action bringing an end to, an event or an occasion;

ಅಂಕಪರದೆಯೇಳು aŋkaparadeyēḷu (the performance of a dramatic act) to start (as on the stage).

(fig.) (a new phase of action, style, etc.) to commence; ಅಂಕಪರದೆಬೀಳು aŋkaparade bīḷu to come to an end; 2. to cause to end.

a screen used on a stage.