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shorten

/ˈʃɔːtən/

/ˈʃɔrtən/

shorten up

Übersetzungen

shortenverb

shortened

Präteritum

shortened

Partizip Perfekt

shortening

Gerundium

/ˈʃɔːtən/

/ˈʃɔrtən/

урезать

They decided to shorten the budget for the project.

Они решили урезать бюджет на проект.

уменьшать

The tailor will shorten the pants for you.

Портной уменьшит длину брюк для вас.

сокращать

We need to shorten the meeting to fit everyone's schedule.

Нам нужно сократить встречу, чтобы она вписалась в расписание всех.

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shortenverb

To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent.

The editor decided to shorten the article to fit the space available in the magazine.

To reduce the number of words in a text or speech.

She had to shorten her speech to fit the time limit for the presentation.

To make a garment or piece of clothing shorter in length.

He asked the tailor to shorten the sleeves of his jacket.

To become shorter in length, duration, or extent.

The days shorten as winter approaches.

To render (dough or pastry) crumbly or 'short' by working in fat or shortening.

Shorten the dough with a little lard for a tender pie crust.