No. 12,342 in Korean
단축하고
"단축하고" means "shortening" or "reducing."
In a sentence
나는 하루의 일정을 단축하고 친구들과 시간을 보냈다.
I shortened my day's schedule and spent time with friends.
In this sentence, '단축하고' means 'shortened' in the context of reducing the length of the daily schedule in order to allocate time for another activity.
프로젝트 마감을 단축하고 더 빠르게 일을 완료했습니다.
I shortened the project deadline and completed the work faster.
Here, '단축하고' refers to the action of bringing the deadline closer, implying an acceleration in completing the project.
그는 연설 시간을 단축하고 논의에 더 많은 시간을 주었다.
He shortened his speech time and allocated more time for discussion.
In this example, '단축하고' signifies reducing the duration of the speech to allow more time for subsequent activities, showcasing adaptability and prioritization.
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