Break Short (Verb)
Meaning
Interrupt before its natural or planned end; "We had to cut short our vacation".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The meeting had to break short due to the unexpected fire alarm.
- Her graduation speech was forced to break short when a loud protest erupted outside.
- Their romantic getaway was cut short, or rather break short, as her boss suddenly required her back at the office.
- The CEO's speech had to break short to allow for an urgent press conference.
- The severe weather warning caused the music festival to break short, disappointing many attendees.