cut short

• Interrompre ou terminer quelque chose plus tôt que prévu ou attendu, par exemple un discours, un événement ou une activité.

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.

   écourter

   • 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.