Short Circuit — synonyms, definition

1. short circuit (Noun)

1 synonym
short
1 definition

short circuit (Noun) — Accidental contact between two points in an electric circuit that have a potential difference.

2 types of
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2. short circuit (Verb)

3 synonyms
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3 definitions

short circuit (Verb) — Hamper the progress of; impede. ex. "short-circuit warm feelings"

short circuit (Verb) — Create a short circuit in.

short circuit (Verb) — Avoid something unpleasant or laborious. ex. "You cannot short-circuit these rules!"

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