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to abridge
01
to make a book, play, etc. short by omitting the details and including the main parts
02
to decrease, reduce, or restrict something, often by cutting down its size, duration, or range
Example
We will abridge the event schedule to accommodate the unexpected delay in the program.
The editor abridged the speech for a younger audience, condensing the content to ensure it was easily understood.
The company policy aims to abridge unnecessary meetings, ensuring employees have more time for productive tasks.
The government has abridged access to certain public areas to maintain safety during the pandemic.
By the time we arrived, the teacher had abridged the lecture due to the time constraints.