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shorten

British pronunciation/ʃˈɔːtən/
American pronunciation/ˈʃɔɹtən/
to shorten
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to make something have a decrease in length or duration

antonyms : lengthen
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to shorten definition and meaning
1.1

to have a decrease in length or duration

antonyms : lengthen
2

reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

antonyms : elaborate
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3

edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

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4

make short or shorter

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Examples
1. The entire season shortened.
2. First, shorten your commute.
3. So shorten your agendas.
4. Shorten your gate.
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