1. To shorten or reduce the duration of the concluding scene of a performance, film, or narrative
The director decided to abbreviate the final scene to maintain the film's pacing.
O diretor decidiu abreviar a cena final para manter o ritmo do filme.
2. To cut or condense the ending sequence of a theatrical production or written work
We had to abbreviate the final scene due to time constraints during the live performance.
Tivemos que abreviar a cena final devido às limitações de tempo durante a apresentação ao vivo.