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to shorten
01
scurta, micșora
to decrease the length of something
Transitive: to shorten sth
Exemple
The tailor shortened the trousers to fit the customer's height.
Croitorul a scurtat pantalonii pentru a se potrivi cu înălțimea clientului.
02
scurta, reduce
to have a decrease in length of time or duration
Intransitive
Exemple
The days began to shorten as autumn approached.
Zilele au început să se scurteze pe măsură ce se apropia toamna.
03
scurta, prescurta
to edit a text by removing or modifying parts that are considered unnecessary
Transitive: to shorten a text
Exemple
In order to comply with publishing guidelines, the author had to shorten the novel.
Pentru a respecta directivele de publicare, autorul a trebuit să scurteze romanul.
04
scurta, reduce
to reduce the length of time or duration of something
Transitive: to shorten duration of something
Exemple
She shortens her commute by taking a more direct route.
Ea scurtează naveta luând o rută mai directă.
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