shortcut

/ˌʃɔrtˈkʌt/
/ˈʃɔtkət/
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Other forms: shortcuts

Definitions of shortcut
  1. noun
    a route shorter than the usual one
    synonyms: crosscut, cutoff
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    type of:
    road, route
    an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
Pronunciation
US
/ˌʃɔrtˈkʌt/
UK
/ˈʃɔtkət/
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