short
US /ʃɔrt/
・UK /ʃɔ:t/
A1
verb
- (Of electric circuit) to spark because faulty
noun
- Burning out of an electric current
adjective
- Measuring a small distance
- Happening for a small amount of time
- Unfriendly or rude
adverb
- Less than what is needed
- Suddenly stopping what you are saying or doing
Examples
Do you mind if we keep the meeting short?
Sorry I was a bit short with you earlier.