1. a route that is shorter than the usual or most direct way
2. a quicker or easier way of doing or achieving something
3. a computer function that provides quick access to a program or command
Usage: computing

Examples

• I know several shortcuts through the city that avoid heavy traffic.
• Taking shortcuts through the park saves me ten minutes each morning.
• There are no shortcuts to success in learning a new language.
• She tried to find shortcuts to finish her homework faster.
• The software has keyboard shortcuts for common functions.
• You can create desktop shortcuts to your favorite programs.
• Don’t take shortcuts when following safety procedures.