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shorten
[ shawr-tn ]
verb (used with object)
Synonyms: , , ,
- to reduce, decrease, take in, etc.:
to shorten sail.
- to make (pastry, bread, etc.) short, as with butter or other fat.
- Sports. choke ( def 8 ).
verb (used without object)
- to become short or shorter.
Synonyms: ,
- (of odds) to decrease.
shorten
/ ˈʃɔːə /
verb
- to make or become short or shorter
- tr nautical to reduce the area of (sail)
- tr to make (pastry, bread, etc) short, by adding butter or another fat
- gambling to cause (the odds) to lessen or (of odds) to become less
Derived Forms
- ˈǰٱԱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ǰIJ· noun
- v·ǰIJ verb
- ·ǰIJ verb (used with object)
- ·ǰIJ verb
- ܲd·ǰIJ verb (used with object)
- ܲ·ǰIJ adjective
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Example Sentences
The renovations revealed Tuesday include a five-story grand entrance and community gathering space; new and expanded concession areas to shorten lines; new and renovated suites and luxury seats; and three new parking garages.
Yamamoto’s season being shortened by injury to just 18 starts also detracted from that process.
The conversation turns to chin implants, upper-lip shortening, and nose surgery.
The nickname, shortened to Wink after he got into radio, stuck — with one exception.
These procedures help identify potential future issues, it adds, enabling preventative action to be taken - which improves patient outcomes, shortens treatment plans, and are therefore more cost effective overall.
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