short circuit
nounmasculinetécnico/ˈkuɾtu siɾˈkujtu/medium
cur·to·-cir·cu·i·to
Definition
Electrical fault where current flows directly between two points in a circuit, bypassing the normal load, usually causing increased current and risk of damage.
The fuse protects the system against a short circuit.
There was a short circuit in the installation that caused the fire.
Common collocations
cause a short circuitprotect against short circuitelectrical short circuit
Idiomatic expressions
- To have a short circuit (in the mind) (to have a sudden idea or mental glitch)
Etymology
Do inglês 'short circuit', adaptado ao português.