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to shorten
01
to decrease the length of something
Transitive: to shorten sth
Examples
The tailor shortened the trousers to fit the customer's height.
02
to have a decrease in length of time or duration
Intransitive
Examples
The days began to shorten as autumn approached.
03
to edit a text by removing or modifying parts that are considered unnecessary
Transitive: to shorten a text
Examples
The editor decided to shorten the article by removing sections that contained sensitive information.
04
to reduce the length of time or duration of something
Transitive: to shorten duration of something
Examples
She shortens her commute by taking a more direct route.
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