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shorten up

verb

Definitions

  1. To make something shorter in height, briefer in duration or more close together.

    • You have to shorten this movie up.
    • Muscles that don't get exercise will shorten up.
    • You can shrug by shortening up your shoulders and express anger or disgust by shortening up the upper lip.

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