Meaning ofshortenin English

Verb

1. to make something shorter; abbreviate
   The editor will shorten the article to fit the page.
2. to reduce or lessen in amount; diminish
   The company aims to shorten delivery times by investing in new logistics.
3. to become shorter in length
   As the material ages, it will shorten and become less flexible.
4. to tighten or take in slack (in ropes, etc.)
   To secure the sail, you need to shorten the rope and tighten the knot.
5. to reduce sail by taking it in
   To shorten the sail, the sailor pulled in the sheets and adjusted the boom.