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to shorten

verbgeneral usecommon/ẽkuɾˈtaɾ/en·cur·tar

Definition

1

To make shorter; to reduce the length or duration.

Usage examples

We can shorten the journey by taking the tunnel.
She asked the tailor to shorten her dress.

Common combinations

to shorten the distanceto shorten a deadlineto shorten a skirt