verb
to reduce in extent (as of length or duration)
decided to shorten their visit
shorten a skirt for summer wear
Synonyms: abbreviate, abridge, curtail, cut, cut back, retrench, slash
Related Word: decrease, diminish, elide, excerpt, lessen, reduce; compress, condense, contract, shrink; bobtail, clip, dock; minimize
Idioms: cut short
Contrasted words: draw out, protract
Antonyms: elongate; lengthen; extend, prolong