1. to interrupt or terminate something before its natural conclusion, particularly the final part of an event, story, or performance
The director decided to cut short the ending of the film to make it more dramatic.
O diretor decidiu abreviar o final do filme para torná-lo mais dramático.
2. to prematurely conclude or finish something that was expected to continue longer
They had to cut short the ending of the concert due to weather conditions.
Tiveram que abreviar o final do concerto devido às condições climáticas.