abridges

Verb

Shortens (a book, movie, speech, or other text) without losing the sense.

ریشه

From Middle English 'abreggen', from Old French 'abregier'.

مثال

• The editor abridges the manuscript to make it more readable.
• She abridges her speeches to keep her audience's attention.
• The director abridges the film to fit the time slot.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Abridges the text Abridges the speech Abridges the film