100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "shorten"

Definition

The verb shorten means to make something shorter in length, duration, or extent; to reduce the size, amount, or time of something.

Synonyms

• Reduce
• Cut
• Trim
• Decrease
• Diminish
• Contract
• Abbreviate
• Abridge
• Curtail
• Lessening

Antonyms

• Lengthen
• Extend
• Enlarge
• Prolong
• Expand
• Increase
• Amplify
• Widen
• Broaden
• Augment

Examples

1. I need to shorten my essay to meet the word limit.
2. She decided to shorten her dress for the summer.
3. The coach asked the players to shorten their practice time.
4. We will shorten the meeting if everyone arrives on time.
5. The new policy aims to shorten the approval process.
6. Can we shorten the route to save time on our trip?
7. They had to shorten the play due to time constraints.
8. I want to shorten my morning routine to get more sleep.
9. He used a knife to shorten the piece of wood.
10. The company plans to shorten delivery times for their products.
11. She wanted to shorten her hair before summer.
12. We should shorten our presentation to keep the audience engaged.
13. The teacher asked the students to shorten their reports to one page.
14. They found a way to shorten the time it takes to complete the project.
15. I need to shorten this paragraph for clarity.
16. He tried to shorten the conversation to avoid awkwardness.
17. We can shorten the wait by checking in online.
18. The designer decided to shorten the sleeves of the jacket.
19. Can you shorten that piece of string for me?
20. She wants to shorten her commute by moving closer to work.
21. To save time, we should shorten our lunch break.
22. The editor will shorten the article before publication.
23. He chose to shorten his workout routine this week.
24. The contractor will shorten the timeline for the construction.
25. Let's shorten the distance by taking a shortcut.
26. I need to shorten my to-do list for today.
27. They plan to shorten the course duration to enhance enrollment.
28. She asked him to shorten his speech for the event.
29. The new software can shorten data processing times significantly.
30. We can shorten the story by skipping the unnecessary details.
31. I had to shorten my travel plans due to budget constraints.
32. The team decided to shorten their game strategy for better execution.
33. He will shorten the meeting if no new topics are introduced.
34. My goal is to shorten the time spent on household chores.
35. The author was advised to shorten the introduction of the book.
36. They need to shorten the list of candidates for the job.
37. I will shorten the fishing line to improve my casting.
38. It’s important to shorten the wait times for customer service.
39. They decided to shorten the documentary to fit the airtime.
40. He wanted to shorten his daily reading time to focus on other tasks.
41. The plan is to shorten the production schedule to meet demand.
42. She managed to shorten the distance between the two points.
43. To improve clarity, I will shorten this explanation.
44. They aimed to shorten the duration of their meetings.
45. The doctor suggested they shorten the medication course.
46. I will shorten my presentation to keep it under 10 minutes.
47. The chef learned how to shorten the cooking time for the dish.
48. We are looking for ways to shorten the client onboarding process.
49. The athlete needs to shorten his stride to improve speed.
50. He decided to shorten his travel itinerary to avoid fatigue.
51. She felt the need to shorten her list of priorities.
52. They will shorten the duration of the class to increase participation.
53. I can help you shorten that rope if you'd like.
54. Let's shorten the meeting agenda to stay on track.
55. They worked on a plan to shorten the delivery time.
56. The film director chose to shorten the movie's runtime.
57. I always try to shorten my emails for better communication.
58. Can we shorten this process without sacrificing quality?
59. He needed to shorten his speech for the event.
60. The goal is to shorten the wait for the product launch.
61. She opted to shorten her hair for a fresh look.
62. We should shorten our travel plans to accommodate the weather.
63. The task was to shorten the report to fit the page limit.
64. They were able to shorten the wait time at the restaurant.
65. I want to shorten my time spent on social media.
66. The project manager had to shorten the timeline due to funding issues.
67. He is looking for ways to shorten his daily routine.
68. We can shorten the list of requirements to make it easier.
69. She plans to shorten her workout to fit a busy schedule.
70. The goal is to shorten the time it takes for new employees to adapt.
71. Can you help me shorten this essay before I turn it in?
72. They decided to shorten their vacation to save money.
73. The teacher encouraged students to shorten their writing.
74. I need to shorten my commute by changing my route.
75. They will shorten the meeting if everyone agrees on the agenda.
76. I managed to shorten my shopping list to just essentials.
77. The organization aims to shorten the process for grant applications.
78. The mechanic was able to shorten the repair time on the vehicle.
79. I would like to shorten this video for social media.
80. She hopes to shorten her evening routine for more relaxation time.
81. We need to shorten the flight time for better efficiency.
82. He tried to shorten the distance by using a different route.
83. The company plans to shorten the production cycle to increase output.
84. I will shorten my presentation to focus on key points.
85. They had to shorten the conference due to unforeseen circumstances.
86. The writer chose to shorten the chapter for pacing.
87. We need to shorten the approval time for new projects.
88. She decided to shorten her hair for summer.
89. The athletes learned to shorten their laps for better performance.
90. I want to shorten my email signature for simplicity.
91. The librarian suggested ways to shorten my research process.
92. The goal is to shorten the wait for medical appointments.
93. He found a way to shorten the recipe preparation time.
94. We will shorten our travel time by leaving early.
95. I need to shorten the paragraph to fit the page requirement.
96. They are looking to shorten the onboarding process for new hires.
97. The artist managed to shorten the time spent on each painting.
98. Let's shorten the meeting to focus on the key issues.
99. She was able to shorten her lecture to fit the schedule.
100. We should shorten this process to enhance productivity.