Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
short-circuit
verb
/ˈʃɔrt ˈsɜr.kɪt/
Definition
A short-circuit refers to an electrical malfunction where current flows along an unintended path, often leading to a circuit failure.
Examples
- The technician had to fix the short-circuit in the wiring.
- Sometimes, he attempts to short-circuit the discussion by interrupting everyone.
Meaning
In a broader sense, to short-circuit means to bypass normal procedures or processes.
Synonyms
- Bypass
- Evade
- Skip
