Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shorten
verb
/ˈshɔːrtn/
Definition
to make something shorter in length or duration.
Examples
- They decided to shorten the meeting to give everyone more time for lunch.
- She needed to shorten her dress before the party.
- We should shorten the report to focus on the most important points.
Meaning
To reduce the total length, size, or duration of something.
Synonyms
- abridge
- cut
- reduce
- truncate
- condense
