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short circuit
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/ˈkuɾtu siɾˈkujtu/cur·to·-cir·cu·i·to
Definition
1Electrical fault where current flows directly between two points in a circuit, bypassing the normal load, usually causing increased current and risk of damage.
Usage examples
“The fuse protects the system against a short circuit.”
“There was a short circuit in the installation that caused the fire.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
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)