Shorten (verb)

1. To make something shorter in length or duration.
2. To reduce the duration or length of.
3. To reduce the value or amount of.

Origin:

Shorten first recorded in the late 16th century, it comes from the old english word scorten, meaning make shorter.

Examples:

1. They shortened the dress by cutting off the hem.
2. The company decided to shorten the workweek to four days.
3. The stock market shortened the value of the shares.
4. He shortened the distance between the two cities.
5. The game was shortened due to bad weather.