- to shorten by omissions while retaining the basic contents: to abridge a reference book.
- to reduce or lessen in duration, scope, authority, etc.; diminish; curtail: to abridge a visit;to abridge one's freedom.
- to deprive; cut off.
- to reduce the length of (a written work) by condensing or rewriting
- to curtail; diminish
- to deprive of (privileges, rights, etc)
