shorten
shor
ˈʃɔr
shawr
ten
tən
tēn
British pronunciation
/ʃˈɔːtən/

Définition et signification de « shorten » en anglais

to shorten
01

raccourcir, diminuer

to decrease the length of something
Transitive: to shorten sth
to shorten definition and meaning
example
Exemples
He shortened the curtains to fit the new window.
Il a raccourci les rideaux pour les adapter à la nouvelle fenêtre.
02

raccourcir, diminuer

to have a decrease in length of time or duration
Intransitive
example
Exemples
The lifespan of the flowers shortens as temperatures drop, causing them to wither more quickly.
La durée de vie des fleurs diminue à mesure que les températures baissent, ce qui les fait se faner plus rapidement.
03

raccourcir, abréger

to edit a text by removing or modifying parts that are considered unnecessary
Transitive: to shorten a text
example
Exemples
In order to comply with publishing guidelines, the author had to shorten the novel.
Afin de se conformer aux directives de publication, l'auteur a dû raccourcir le roman.
04

réduire, écourter

to reduce the length of time or duration of something
Transitive: to shorten duration of something
example
Exemples
The team is currently shortening the meeting to focus on key points.
L'équipe est en train de raccourcir la réunion pour se concentrer sur les points clés.
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