Meaning of cut short in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   cut short

   Definitions

   1. interrupt before its natural or planned end

   Examples

   • « We had to cut short our vacation »
2. 2. cause to end earlier than intended

   Examples

   • « The spontaneous applause cut the singer short »
3. 3. make shorter as if by cutting off

   Examples

   • « truncate a word »
   • « Erosion has truncated the ridges of the mountains »
4. 4. terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent

   Examples

   • « My speech was cut short »
   • « Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries »