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short-circuit

short-circuitnoun

Countable noun; also used attributively.

Translations

короткое замыкание

A short circuit in the wiring tripped the breaker.

Короткое замыкание в проводке выбило автомат.

Definitions

an unintended low-resistance connection in an electrical circuit that causes current to bypass the intended path

A short circuit in the wiring tripped the breaker.

short-circuitverb

Translations

The electrician was short-circuiting the circuit to test it.

Электрик закорачивал цепь, чтобы проверить её.

Additional translations

закоротитьтехн.; также о приборе или цепи

пресекатьперен.; о дискуссии или процессе

Definitions

to cause an electrical short circuit in; to make current bypass the intended path

A damaged cable can short-circuit the device.

to develop an electrical short circuit and stop working properly

The lamp short-circuited after the flood.

to bypass, interrupt, or prematurely end a normal process, sequence, or discussion

The minister short-circuited the debate with a quick vote.

short-circuitadjective

Attributive/relational adjective used mainly in technical contexts; no comparison forms.

Translations

короткозамкнутыйтехн.; чаще в составе терминов

The short-circuit condition caused the shutdown.

Короткозамкнутое состояние вызвало отключение.

Definitions

relating to or involving a short circuit

The technician measured the short-circuit current.