1. To skip or omit the ending or conclusion of something, typically a performance, event, or narrative
The director decided to cut the finale to keep the show under two hours.
O diretor decidiu cortar o final para manter o espetáculo com menos de duas horas.
2. To end something abruptly without completing the final act or conclusion
They cut the finale short due to technical difficulties.
Eles encurtaram o final devido a problemas técnicos.