Reference meaning
cut short
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interrupt before its natural or planned end
Related source terms
break shortbreak off
Other meanings
2. verb
cause to end earlier than intended
3. verb
make shorter as if by cutting off
4. verb
terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
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