definition of
cut short

[1] #1 cut short v. interrupt before its natural or planned end; "We had to cut short our vacation". wn

[2] #2 cut short v. cause to end earlier than intended; "The spontaneous applause cut the singer short". wn

[3] #3 cut short v. make shorter as if by cutting off; "truncate a word"; "Erosion has truncated the ridges of the mountains". wn

[4] #4 cut short v. terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent; "My speech was cut short"; "Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries". wn