abridge

UK
/əˈbrɪdʒ/
US
/əˈbrɪdʒ/

Translations

abridgeverb
abridged
Past Simple
abridged
Past Participle
abridging
Gerund
UK
/əˈbrɪdʒ/
US
/əˈbrɪdʒ/
The new law will abridge the rights of citizens.
Новый закон будет уменьшать права граждан.
The editor decided to abridge the lengthy manuscript.
Редактор решил сократить длинную рукопись.

Definitions

abridgeverb
To shorten a text, speech, or piece of writing without losing the sense.
The editor decided to abridge the lengthy novel to make it more accessible to young readers.
To curtail or reduce in extent or scope.
The new law aims to abridge the powers of the executive branch.