Definition of short-circuit
intransitive verb
:to become shunted by a short circuit
- The radio short-circuited.
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First Known Use of short-circuit
1867
short-circuit Synonyms
Synonyms
clog, cramp, embarrass, encumber, fetter, handcuff, handicap, hinder, hobble, hog-tie, hold back, hold up, impede, inhibit, interfere (with), manacle, obstruct, shackle, short-circuit, stymie, tie up, trammelAntonyms
aid, assist, facilitate, helpRelated Words
balk, check, constrain, curb, rein, restrain; bind, chain, halter, leash, tether, tie; arrest, brake, delay, retain, retard; barricade, block, blockade, roadblock; bog (down), mire; choke, smother, stifle, strangle, suffocate; baffle, foil, frustrate, stump, thwart; derail, disrupt, sabotage; muzzle, repress, suppress; confine, hedge (in), hem (in)Near Antonyms
clear, make way, open, unclog, unplug, unstop; free, liberate, release, untie; loosen, smooth; encourage, further, promoteshort circuit
noun
Definition of short circuit
:a connection of comparatively low resistance accidentally or intentionally made between points on a circuit between which the resistance is normally much greater
Examples of short circuit in a Sentence
The fire was caused by a short circuit.
First Known Use of short circuit
1854
SHORT-CIRCUIT Defined for English Language Learners
short circuit
noun
Definition of short circuit for English Language Learners
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: the failure of electricity to flow properly in a circuit because the wires or connections in the circuit are damaged or not connected properly
SHORT-CIRCUIT Defined for Kids
short circuit
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Definition of short circuit for Students
:an electrical connection made between points in an electric circuit between which current does not normally flow
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