Atajar
Definition
(verb) To interrupt or block the way of someone or something
Examples
“Para llegar más rápido, decidimos atajar por el parque.”
“Policía, ataquemos la salida.”
Police, let's intercept the exit.
“El guardia atajó al chico antes de que cruzara la puerta.”
The guard stopped the kid before he crossed the door.
“Marta atajó la carta en correos y la devolvió al remitente.”
Marta intercepted the letter at the post office and sent it back to the sender.
“Si quieres llegar a la plaza, ataja por la calle de atrás.”
If you want to get to the square, cut through the back street.
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