atajar

Definitions of atajar
  1. verb
    terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
    synonyms: acortar, diminuir, recortar
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    type of:
    abreviar, acortar, encoger
    make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
  2. verb
    make shorter as if by cutting off
    synonyms: acortar, desgastar, truncar
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    type of:
    abreviar, acortar, encoger
    make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
  3. verb
    create a short circuit in
    synonyms: abreviar
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    type of:
    causar, crear, hacer, realizar
    make or cause to be or to become
  4. verb
    turn sharply; change direction abruptly
    synonyms: acortar
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    type of:
    girar
    change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
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