Definition of trip-free
: free to trip on the occurrence of any condition (as an overload) for which provision is made even if the normal operating lever or the control-switch closing contact is held in the closed position
a trip-free circuit breaker
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“Trip-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trip-free. Accessed 20 Sep. 2021.
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