Meaning of the word "for a short time" in English

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for a short time

US /fɔːr ə ʃɔːrt taɪm/
UK /fɔːr ə ʃɔːt taɪm/
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Phrase

during a brief period; not for long

Example:
I only lived there for a short time.
Can we stop and rest for a short time?