shortcut

Meaning

Noun

1. A path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths.
2. A method to accomplish something that omits one or more steps.
3. A file that points to the location of another file and serves as a quick way to access it.
4. (abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis) Ellipsis of keyboard shortcut.

Verb

To take or use a shortcut

Synonyms

cutoff

crosscut

circumvent

expedient

correction

crazy

hot key

rectification

redress

short cut

shortcut key

side road

straight line

summary

symlink

bee line

keyboard shortcut

handy method

short way

access

shorter course

shortest path

direct route

cut-short

short-out

abbreviation

key binding

adjustment

amendment

beeline

Translations

Abkürzung

raccourci

atalho

atajo

scorciatoia

drecera

συντόμευση

Verknüpfung

🔗

lien symbolique

παράκαμψη

abbreviazione

kestirme

shortcut

Tastaturkürzel

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈʃɔːtkʌt/

Etymology

From short + cut.