cut short

The phrase 'cut short' is commonly used to describe the interruption or premature ending of an activity or event.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)To interrupt or stop something before it is finished.

Example

The meeting was cut short due to a fire alarm.
His speech was cut short by the loud noise from outside.

B2General

(informal)To reduce the length or duration of something.

Example

They had to cut short their trip because of an emergency.
She cut her presentation short to make time for questions.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cut short":

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