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The student decided to abridge his paper by taking out unnecessary details.

Ten minutes was allowed for each speaker, so even this briefing was much abridged.

We abbreviate Sunday to Sun.

"Information technology' is usually abbreviated to 'IT' "

The last government severely curtailed trade union rights.

curtailing of freedoms

Labour laws and company policies have been used to curtail it.

In some states the public school week is being curtailed. curtail = cut short The storm curtailed the shopping trip.

(v) \(ˌ)kər-ˈtāl\ If greenhouse gas emissions are not curtailed soon, then global warming may bring about the most sweeping re-arrangement of ocean species in at least 3 million years, according to a new study.

With all the snow, our daily walks have been severely curtailed.

You could have told us that you would have to curtail some of the debates.

Civil liberties were further curtailed

The framework deal includes pledges to strengthen the European Union and curtail the number of migrants entering Germany.

We can say that there's not a clear winner in terms of a policy to curtail medical expenses and benefits.

shorten life

For the others, class time will be shortened by at least 10 minutes a day.

If you are short you often have to shorten the trousers or skirts you buy.

1. I need to shorten my wedding dress. 2. Your spine shortens as you grow older

I need my trousers shortened.

I must shorten my trousers because they are too long.

A cooled shaft will shorten.

High operating temperatures shorten lubricant life.

Do not shorten the morning by getting up late.