Meaning of the word shorten in English

What does shorten mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shorten

US /ˈʃɔːr.tən/
UK /ˈʃɔː.tən/
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Verb

make or become shorter

Example:
You should shorten the sleeves of this jacket.
The days shorten in winter.
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