English dictionary
cut short
/k/@/t_/S//O/rt/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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interrupt before its natural or planned end
ExamplesWe had to cut short our vacation.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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cause to end earlier than intended
Source: WordNet 3.0
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make shorter as if by cutting off
Synonyms truncateSource: WordNet 3.0
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terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
ExamplesMy speech was cut short.
Source: WordNet 3.0