cut short meaning

cut short as a verb

1. interrupt before its natural or planned end
   • We had to cut short our vacation

   Synonyms: break short, break off

   Type of: interrupt

   Kinds: hang up

2. cause to end earlier than intended
   • The spontaneous applause cut the singer short

   Type of: interrupt

3. make shorter as if by cutting off
   • truncate a word
   • Erosion has truncated the ridges of the mountains

   Synonyms: truncate

   Type of: shorten

4. terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
   • My speech was cut short
   • Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries

   Synonyms: clip, curtail

   Type of: shorten

cut short in a sentence

• We ran out of time and had to cut short the interview.
• Workers must have their hair cut short.
• He had his hair cut short.
• Please cut short your holiday and come back.
• Venice carnival events have been cut short for the first time ever.

How to pronounce cut short

cut short is pronounced /kʌt ʃɔːt/ in British English and /kʌt ʃɔrt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.