short
cut
Plural
shortcuts
1
a quicker or more direct way of reaching a destination
- We took a shortcut through the park to reach our destination faster.
- The map showed a shortcut that helped us get to the beach before sunset.
- Finding a shortcut through the alley helped us avoid the traffic on the main road.
- He discovered a shortcut that led directly to the train station.
- The GPS recommended a shortcut to cut down the drive to the hotel.
2
a quicker or more efficient method to achieve a particular outcome or goal
- She found a shortcut in her workflow that made completing tasks easier.
- He used a shortcut in the project to meet the deadline sooner.
- Taking a shortcut in the recipe helped them prepare the meal in less time.
- She discovered a shortcut in her study routine that helped her prepare for exams faster.
- He took several shortcuts while preparing the presentation to finish it before the deadline.
3
(computing) an icon or link that provides quick access to a file, website, or program
- She placed a shortcut to the project folder on her desktop for easy access.
- You can create a shortcut to your favorite website on your browser’s toolbar.
- The software includes a shortcut to open frequently used files quickly.
- He added a shortcut to the application in the Start menu for faster launching.
- Creating a desktop shortcut for the document saves time when you need to open it often.
4
(computing) a key or set of keys that quickly performs a specific function on a computer
- Pressing F5 is a common shortcut to refresh the webpage in most browsers.
- Using Alt+Tab allows you to switch between open applications with a shortcut.
- The shortcut Ctrl+C copies selected text, while Ctrl+V pastes it.
- To open a new browser tab, you can use the shortcut Ctrl+T.
- You can save your work by clicking the save button or by using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+S.