v. Function: verb
to reduce in extent (as of length or duration) FF1C; decided to shorten their visit FF1E; FF1C; shorten a skirt for summer wear FF1E;
Synonyms: abbreviate, abridge, curtail, cut, cut back, retrench, slash
Related Words: 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