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shorten duration
[ˈʃɔːrtən ˈdjʊˈreɪʃən]
verb phrase
encurtar a duração
1.
to reduce the length or period of time that something lasts
We decided to shorten the duration of the meeting to 30 minutes.
Decidimos encurtar a duração da reunião para 30 minutos.
2.
to make something take less time
The new procedure will shorten the duration of the treatment.
O novo procedimento vai encurtar a duração do tratamento.
Synonyms
reduce duration
cut short
abbreviate
curtail
minimize time
compress duration
Antonyms
extend duration
lengthen
prolong
elongate
increase duration
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
encurtar a duração
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
reduzir o tempo
Common alternative phrasing
Portugal
reduzir a duração
Formal and commonly used in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
cut the duration short
cut it short
trim the time
speed things up
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