Meaning

• A path between two points that is faster than the commonly used paths.

• A method to accomplish something that omits one or more steps.

• (in the Microsoft family of operating systems) A file that points to the location of another file and serves as a quick way to access it.

  "There are shortcuts to some of my favourite applications on my desktop."

• A keyboard shortcut: a combination of keystrokes that provides easier access to a command or operation.

Meaning

• To take or use a shortcut