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Shorten

usgb/ˈʃɔːrtn/Volume
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Physical Alteration

Used when physically making an object shorter.

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The carpenter will shorten the table legs.
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Time Reducing

Refers to decreasing the duration of an event or action.

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Can we shorten the meeting to 30 minutes?
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Not Always Negative

Shortening something doesn't necessarily imply a negative outcome.

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Shorten your essay to make it more impactful.
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