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short-circuit

When electricity flows the wrong way and causes damage.

Meanings of «short-circuit»

1 · noun

when electricity flows the wrong way and causes damage

Water got into the socket and caused a short-circuit.

2 · verb

to skip or avoid a normal process or step

She decided to short-circuit the long meeting by giving her answer immediately.

Similar: bypassskipcircumvent

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