1. to make the ending or concluding part of something shorter in duration or length
The director decided to shorten the finale of the concert to keep it within the time limit.
O diretor decidiu encurtar o final do concerto para mantê-lo dentro do limite de tempo.
2. to reduce the length of the final scene or conclusion of a performance, event, or narrative
They chose to shorten the finale of the movie to improve pacing.
Eles escolheram encurtar o desfecho do filme para melhorar o ritmo.