Usually means: Interrupt or terminate abruptly, unexpectedly.
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▸ verb:  interrupt before its natural or planned end


Opposite:
lengthen, extend, elongate

Types:
coffee break, tebreak, smoke break, bathroom break, lunch break, more...

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Opposite:
lengthen, extend, elongate

Types:
coffee break, tebreak, smoke break, bathroom break, lunch break, more...




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