cut short

• Interrumpir o terminar algo antes de lo planeado o esperado, como un discurso, un evento o una actividad, o acortar su duración.

To interrupt or terminate something earlier than planned or expected, such as a speech, event, or activity.

1. Interrupt or end prematurelyB2informal

   To stop something before it has finished, often abruptly.

   interrumpir o acortar

   • The meeting was cut short due to a fire alarm.
   • She cut short her vacation to return home.
   • His speech was cut short by the moderator.