shorten

phonetic symbol: / ʃɔ́rtən / 

shorten - English Dictionary

[ verb ]
■ edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
bowdlerise , bowdlerize , castrate , expurgate

[ verb ]
■ reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
e.g.)
・The manuscript must be shortened
abbreviate , abridge , contract , cut , foreshorten , reduce

[ verb ]
■ become short or shorter
e.g.)
・In winter, the days shorten

[ verb ]
■ make shorter than originally intended
■ reduce or retrench in length or duration
e.g.)
・He shortened his trip due to illness

[ verb ]
■ make short or shorter
e.g.)
・shorten the skirt
・shorten the rope by a few inches

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