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Shortcut
01
a quicker or more direct way of reaching a destination
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
shortcuts
Examples
We took a shortcut through the park to reach our destination faster.
02
a quicker or more efficient method to achieve a particular outcome or goal
Examples
She found a shortcut in her workflow that made completing tasks easier.
03
(computing) an icon or link that provides quick access to a file, website, or program
Examples
She placed a shortcut to the project folder on her desktop for easy access.
04
(computing) a key or set of keys that quickly performs a specific function on a computer
Examples
Pressing F5 is a common shortcut to refresh the webpage in most browsers.
