shortcut

• Substantiv, das einen Weg oder eine Methode bezeichnet, die kürzer oder direkter als üblich ist, oft um Zeit oder Mühe zu sparen; auch eine Tastenkombination oder ein Symbol, das schnell zu einem Programm oder Befehl führt.

A noun referring to a route or method that is shorter or more direct than the usual one, often used to save time or effort.

1. Shorter routeA2formal

   A path or route that is shorter than the usual or main one, allowing one to reach a destination more quickly.

   Abkürzung

   • We took a shortcut through the park to get home faster.
   • The driver knew a shortcut that avoided the traffic jam.
   • Finding a shortcut through the woods saved us ten minutes.

   Synonymebypasscutoff

2. Time-saving methodB1informal

   A method or procedure that saves time or effort compared to the standard way of doing something.

   Abkürzung

   • Using a keyboard shortcut can speed up your work.
   • He tried to find a shortcut to learning Spanish quickly.
   • There is no real shortcut to mastering a skill; practice is essential.

   Synonymeexpedientfast track

   Antonymedetourroundabout