shortcuts

[ˈʃɔːtkʌts]
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shortcut

A shortcut is a quicker way to get somewhere or do something.

When we talk about shortcuts, most people think of it as finding a faster route to our destination. Whether it's on foot, by car, or even online, taking a shortcut can save us time and energy. For example, if you're driving home from work and there's traffic on the main road, you might take a detour through a smaller street to avoid it – that's a shortcut. But shortcuts aren't just about physical places; we also use them when navigating digital maps or websites to get where we need to go quickly. In that case, clicking on links or following recommendations can be our online shortcut.

Definitions

noun

  • A path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths.

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verb

  • To take or use a shortcut

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