cut short

(verb) interrupt before its natural or planned end. Synonyms: cut short, break short, break off. Example: "We had to cut short our vacation."

(verb) cause to end earlier than intended. Synonyms: cut short. Example: "The spontaneous applause cut the singer short."

(verb) make shorter as if by cutting off. Synonyms: truncate, cut short. Examples: "Truncate a word." "Erosion has truncated the ridges of the mountains."

(verb) terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent. Synonyms: clip, curtail, cut short. Examples: "My speech was cut short." "Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries."