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    Atajar (en. Shortcut)

    /ataˈxaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To act in a way that cuts or stops a process.
    The lawyer cut off the discussion before it got out of control.
    El abogado atajó la discusión antes de que se saliera de control.
    To take a shortcut to get somewhere faster.
    I decided to take a shortcut through the park to avoid traffic.
    Decidí atajar por el parque para evitar el tráfico.
    To eliminate some obstacle or problem in a matter.
    The manager addressed the rumors about layoffs in the meeting.
    El gerente atajó los rumores sobre despidos en la reunión.

    Etymology

    From Old Spanish 'ataxar', meaning to cut or interrupt.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take a shortcut
    To take a shorter route to reach a destination.
    atajar el camino
    to tackle difficulties
    To do something to face and resolve problems quickly.
    atajar las dificultades
    to cut off the conversation
    To interrupt or change the topic of a conversation.
    atajar el discurso

    Related Words

    shortcut
    Shortest route between two points.
    atajo
    to cut
    To divide something into parts or interrupt its continuity.
    cortar
    to stop
    To make something stop or not continue.
    detener

    Slang Meanings

    To cut or finish something abruptly.
    The teacher cut off the class before we got distracted.
    El profe atajó la clase antes de que nos distrajéramos.
    To make something easier or quicker.
    Don't complicate things, cut to the chase.
    No te compliques, ataja y ve al grano.