1. to make or become shorter in length, time, or duration
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘shorten’

Examples

• She shortens her skirts every summer.
• The tailor shortens pants for customers.
• Winter shortens the days significantly.
• He shortens his morning routine to save time.
• The editor shortens articles to fit the page limit.
• Cold weather shortens battery life.
• The new route shortens our commute by ten minutes.