short-cut
verb (used with object)
to cause to be shortened by the use of a shortcut.
short-cut
American
[shawrt-kuht]
/ ˈʃɔrtˌkʌt /
verb (used with object)
short-cut,
short-cutting
verb (used without object)
short-cut,
short-cutting
short cut
British
noun
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a route that is shorter than the usual one
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a means of saving time or effort
verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of short-cut
First recorded in 1560–70
Example Sentences
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The legislators, however, said they will fight Newsom’s attempt to short-cut the established process.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2025
Let’s try the Expedia plug-in as a short-cut.
From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2023
I wouldn't recommend serving with a short-cut pasta, though.
From Salon • Nov. 27, 2022
He says there is a normal system for the court to rule on Holyrood bills, which the lord advocate has sought to short-cut.
From BBC • Oct. 12, 2022
“There be things that’s evil in these woods tonight. I seed evil apassin’ my place a while ago, cornin’ in from the short-cut road to town and reelin’ in the saddle.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
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