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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 play was abridged for the school performance, focusing on the key scenes.
The film adaptation abridged the novel, leaving out some subplots.
02
abréger, raccourcir, condenser
to decrease, reduce, or restrict something, often by cutting down its size, duration, or range
Example
The company policy aims to abridge unnecessary meetings, ensuring employees have more time for productive tasks.
La politique de l'entreprise vise à abréger les réunions inutiles, garantissant ainsi que les employés aient plus de temps pour des tâches productives.
We will abridge the event schedule to accommodate the unexpected delay in the program.
Nous allons abréger le calendrier de l'événement pour tenir compte du retard imprévu dans le programme.
