cut short (kat short)

Phrasal-verb Interruption

Meaning

to end something earlier than planned

terminar algo antes de lo planeado (terminar algo antes de lo planeado)

"We had to cut short the meeting due to a technical issue."

"Tuvimos que cut short la reunión debido a un problema técnico." (Tuvimos que cut short la reunión debido a un problema técnico.)

to move beyond obstacles or limitations

to begin doing something with determination

to request information or clarification about something

to lose courage and avoid doing something because of fear

to adjust oneself to a new cultural environment or setting

to not share thoughts or feelings with others