short-circuit

[US]/[ˈʃɔːt ˈsɜːkɪt]/
[UK]/[ˈʃɔːrt ˈsɜːrkɪt]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A fault in an electrical circuit where electricity flows through an unintended path.; A logical shortcut; a way of avoiding a lengthy process.
v.To cause an electrical circuit to have a fault.; To avoid a lengthy process.
Word Forms
Present Participleshort-circuiting
Pluralshort-circuits
Third Person Singularshort-circuits
Past Tenseshort-circuited
Past Participleshort-circuited

Phrases & Collocations

short-circuited wire

short-circuiting problem

short-circuit protection

short-circuited system

short-circuit condition

Example Sentences

the circuit board suffered a short-circuit due to moisture.

a short-circuit can cause a fire if not addressed quickly.

we installed a fuse to prevent a short-circuit in the system.

the power supply experienced a brief short-circuit during testing.

a faulty wire can easily cause a short-circuit in the wiring.

the electrician checked for a short-circuit in the outlet.

the device automatically shut down to prevent a short-circuit.

regular maintenance helps avoid potential short-circuit problems.

the car's electrical system had a short-circuit, disabling it.

a short-circuit can damage sensitive electronic components.

we used insulated wiring to avoid a short-circuit risk.

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