cut short Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb interrupt before its natural or planned end
   break off; break short.
   
   • We had to cut short our vacation
2. verb cause to end earlier than intended
   
   • The spontaneous applause cut the singer short
3. verb make shorter as if by cutting off
   truncate.
   
   • truncate a word
   • Erosion has truncated the ridges of the mountains
4. verb terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
   curtail; clip.
   
   • My speech was cut short
   • Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries

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