Atajar (en. Shortcut)

/ataˈxaɾ/

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.