The verb "shortens" means to make something shorter in length, duration, or extent. It can also imply a reduction in the amount or intensity of something.
"Shortens" Examples
Examples of "shortens"
A scissors can be used to shortens a piece of paper. She shortens her skirt to make it suitable for the party. He took a short cut to shortens the distance between home and the office. No electricity cuts off and shortens the working hours of the university. The new bus route shortens the time it takes to get to school.