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shortening
UK
/ˈʃɔːtənɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃɔrtənɪŋ/
shortenings
pl
Translations
The shortening of the workweek was welcomed by the employees.
Сокращение рабочей недели было встречено с одобрением сотрудниками.
The recipe calls for a cup of shortening.
Рецепт требует чашку жира.
Additional translations
Definitions
The recipe calls for a cup of shortening to make the pie crust flaky.
The shortening of the workweek was welcomed by all employees.
"Fridge" is a common shortening of "refrigerator."
UK
/ˈʃɔːt.nɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃɔrt.nɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is becoming shorter or that causes shortening (e.g., "shortening days").
Definitions
The shortening days of autumn reminded them that winter was near.
shortening
Gerund
shortened
Past Simple
shortened
Past Participle
shortening
Gerund
UK
/ˈʃɔːtən/
US
/ˈʃɔrtən/
Translations
We need to shorten the meeting to fit everyone's schedule.
Нам нужно сократить встречу, чтобы она вписалась в расписание всех.
The tailor will shorten the pants for you.
Портной уменьшит длину брюк для вас.
They decided to shorten the budget for the project.
Они решили урезать бюджет на проект.
Additional translations
Definitions
The editor decided to shorten the article to fit the space available in the magazine.
She had to shorten her speech to fit the time limit for the presentation.
He asked the tailor to shorten the sleeves of his jacket.
The days shorten as winter approaches.
Shorten the dough with a little lard for a tender pie crust.