shortcut

[US]/'ʃɔːtkʌt/
[UK]/'ʃɔrt,kʌt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a quicker way to reach a destination; a path that is shorter than the usual route.

Phrases & Collocations

take a shortcut

keyboard shortcut

shortcut menu

shortcut key

Example Sentences

He was always looking for a shortcut to fame and fortune.

The icon panel is displayed on LinkBoy's Shortcuts view, and over the standby screen (only on phones that have such screen).

Keystroke Assignment enables almost any combination of computer keyboard shortcuts to be assigned with a single click to any control on Novation’s Automap Hardware controllers.

I always take the shortcut through the park to get to work faster.

She found a shortcut to solve the math problem.

Using keyboard shortcuts can save you a lot of time.

He took a shortcut by skipping the last step of the process.

I discovered a shortcut on my computer to quickly access my files.

The shortcut to success is hard work and perseverance.

She took a shortcut by using a template for her presentation.

Learning shortcuts in software programs can make tasks easier.

He took a shortcut in the race by cutting through the field.

The shortcut to the beach saved us a lot of time.

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