1. To shorten or reduce the length of the ending or conclusion of something, such as a performance, event, or narrative
The conductor decided to abbreviate the finale of the symphony due to time constraints.
O maestro decidiu abreviar o final da sinfonia devido às limitações de tempo.
2. To cut short the concluding part of an activity or presentation
We had to abbreviate the finale of the concert because of the storm warning.
Tivemos que abreviar o final do concerto por causa do aviso de tempestade.