shortcut

[ shawrt-kuht ]

/ ˈʃɔrtˌkʌt /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR shortcut ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

a shorter or quicker way.

a method, procedure, policy, etc., that reduces the time or energy needed to accomplish something.

Computers.

a link to a software application, file, or website, usually represented as a graphical icon that can be clicked on to quickly access or open it: You can create a desktop shortcut to a web page you've visited.
Also called keyboard shortcut . hotkey.

adjective

constituting or providing a shorter or quicker way: shortcut methods.

Origin of shortcut

First recorded in 1560–70; short + cut

Words nearby shortcut

short-commons, short con, short corner, short covering, shortcrust pastry, shortcut, short-dated, short-day, short-day plant, short division, short-eared owl

Definition for shortcut (2 of 2)

short-cut

[ shawrt-kuht ]

/ ˈʃɔrtˌkʌt /

verb (used with object), short-cut, short-cut·ting.

to cause to be shortened by the use of a shortcut.

verb (used without object), short-cut, short-cut·ting.

to use or take a shortcut.

Origin of short-cut

First recorded in 1560–70

OTHER WORDS FROM short-cut

short-cutter, noun

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Example sentences from the Web for shortcut

Then, he set to work building a shortcut that would take the minable minerals he found through the mountain.
The Mole Man’s Tunnel to Nowhere|Nina Strochlic|November 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This sort of “shortcut” is frowned upon in the martial arts community.
Fake It Like Batman: Welcome to The Real Fight Club|Anna Brand|December 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST
It might also stop falling prey to the notion that the Muslim Brotherhood offers a shortcut to democratic stability.
Egypt’s Declaration of Independence: Not So Different From Ours|Christopher Dickey|July 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Unwisely, he took a shortcut and so missed the impassable Cabora Bassa cataracts blocking the river.
Dr. Livingstone, I Presume? The Victorian Explorer at 200|Tim Jeal|March 19, 2013|DAILY BEAST

“Paying her dues like that, working her way up—she never tried to shortcut anything,” Lavender said.
Colorado Shooting Victim Jessica Ghawi Left an Indelible Impression|Matthew DeLuca|July 21, 2012|DAILY BEAST
A shortcut brought me—I could wish it had been shorter still.
Plays by August Strindberg, Third Series|August Strindberg
However, I'm still hopeful of finding a shortcut through Laro.
Masters of Space|Edward Elmer Smith
I don't want to walk up the hill, even if you do have a shortcut.
Baartock|Lewis Roth
Nanglaktud ku padúng sa simbahan, I took a shortcut to church.
A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan|John U. Wolff
At one place, one of the native girls pointed out to us what she called a shortcut.
Through the South Seas with Jack London|Martin Johnson

British Dictionary definitions for shortcut

short cut

noun

a route that is shorter than the usual one

a means of saving time or effort

verb short-cut -cuts, -cutting or -cut

(intr) to use a short cut

Word Origin for short cut

C16: from cut (in the sense: a direct route)

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	shortcut
释义	shortcut [ shawrt-kuht ] / ˈʃɔrtˌkʌt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR shortcut ON THESAURUS.COM noun a shorter or quicker way. a method, procedure, policy, etc., that reduces the time or energy needed to accomplish something. Computers. a link to a software application, file, or website, usually represented as a graphical icon that can be clicked on to quickly access or open it: You can create a desktop shortcut to a web page you've visited. Also called keyboard shortcut . hotkey. adjective constituting or providing a shorter or quicker way: shortcut methods. Origin of shortcut First recorded in 1560–70; short + cut Words nearby shortcut short-commons, short con, short corner, short covering, shortcrust pastry, shortcut, short-dated, short-day, short-day plant, short division, short-eared owl Definition for shortcut (2 of 2) short-cut [ shawrt-kuht ] / ˈʃɔrtˌkʌt / verb (used with object), short-cut, short-cut·ting. to cause to be shortened by the use of a shortcut. verb (used without object), short-cut, short-cut·ting. to use or take a shortcut. Origin of short-cut First recorded in 1560–70 OTHER WORDS FROM short-cut short-cutter, noun Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for shortcut Then, he set to work building a shortcut that would take the minable minerals he found through the mountain. The Mole Man’s Tunnel to Nowhere\|Nina Strochlic\|November 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST This sort of “shortcut” is frowned upon in the martial arts community. Fake It Like Batman: Welcome to The Real Fight Club\|Anna Brand\|December 27, 2013\|DAILY BEAST It might also stop falling prey to the notion that the Muslim Brotherhood offers a shortcut to democratic stability. Egypt’s Declaration of Independence: Not So Different From Ours\|Christopher Dickey\|July 4, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Unwisely, he took a shortcut and so missed the impassable Cabora Bassa cataracts blocking the river. Dr. Livingstone, I Presume? The Victorian Explorer at 200\|Tim Jeal\|March 19, 2013\|DAILY BEAST “Paying her dues like that, working her way up—she never tried to shortcut anything,” Lavender said. Colorado Shooting Victim Jessica Ghawi Left an Indelible Impression\|Matthew DeLuca\|July 21, 2012\|DAILY BEAST A shortcut brought me—I could wish it had been shorter still. Plays by August Strindberg, Third Series\|August Strindberg However, I'm still hopeful of finding a shortcut through Laro. Masters of Space\|Edward Elmer Smith I don't want to walk up the hill, even if you do have a shortcut. Baartock\|Lewis Roth Nanglaktud ku padúng sa simbahan, I took a shortcut to church. A Dictionary of Cebuano Visayan\|John U. Wolff At one place, one of the native girls pointed out to us what she called a shortcut. Through the South Seas with Jack London\|Martin Johnson British Dictionary definitions for shortcut short cut noun a route that is shorter than the usual one a means of saving time or effort verb short-cut -cuts, -cutting or -cut (intr) to use a short cut Word Origin for short cut C16: from cut (in the sense: a direct route) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to shortcut alternative, timesaver
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shortcut

noun

adjective

Origin of shortcut

Words nearby shortcut

Definition for shortcut (2 of 2)

verb (used with object), short-cut, short-cut·ting.

verb (used without object), short-cut, short-cut·ting.

Origin of short-cut

OTHER WORDS FROM short-cut

Example sentences from the Web for shortcut

British Dictionary definitions for shortcut

noun

verb short-cut -cuts, -cutting or -cut

Word Origin for short cut

Words related to shortcut