shortcut

²shortcut

verb

shortcutshortcut·ting

Definition of SHORTCUT

transitive verb

: to shorten (as a route or procedure) by use of a shortcut; also : circumvent

intransitive verb

: to take or use a shortcut

Examples of SHORTCUT

1. <are you sure there's no way to shortcut the entrance requirements?>

First Known Use of SHORTCUT

1915

Related to SHORTCUT

Synonyms: beat, bypass, dodge, get around, circumvent, sidestep, skirt

Antonyms: comply (with), follow, keep, obey, observe

Related Words: avoid, duck, elude, end-run, escape, eschew, evade, outflank, shake, shirk, shun; disobey, disregard, flout, ignore; avert, deflect, divert, obviate, parry, prevent, ward (off)

Near Antonyms: accede (to), acquiesce (to), assent (to); accept, court, embrace, pursue, seek, welcome; catch, contract, incur

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