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to abridge
01
abréger, raccourcir
to make a book, play, etc. short by omitting the details and including the main parts
Example
The film adaptation abridged the novel, leaving out some subplots.
The team was abridging the manuscript when the deadline was moved up.
They will abridge the report to present only the key findings.
02
abréger, raccourcir, condenser
to decrease, reduce, or restrict something, often by cutting down its size, duration, or range
Example
We will abridge the event schedule to accommodate the unexpected delay in the program.
The editor abridged the speech for a younger audience, condensing the content to ensure it was easily understood.
The company policy aims to abridge unnecessary meetings, ensuring employees have more time for productive tasks.
Exemple
The film adaptation abridged the novel, leaving out some subplots.
The team was abridging the manuscript when the deadline was moved up.
They will abridge the report to present only the key findings.
The play was abridged for the school performance, focusing on the key scenes.
For the anthology, they abridged the lengthy essay to highlight its main arguments.
