short-cir·cuit
ˈshȯrt-ˈsər-kət 
short-circuited; short-circuiting; short-circuits
1
: to apply a short circuit to or establish a short circuit in
2
: to become shunted by a short circuit
The radio short-circuited.
: a connection of comparatively low resistance accidentally or intentionally made between points on a circuit between which the resistance is normally much greater
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Verb
for decades the maverick filmmaker was short-circuited by a chronic lack of funds
Noun
The fire was caused by a short circuit.
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Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
Star quarterback Preston Stone is back following a broken ankle that short-circuited his 2023 season.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
Tim Moynihan, WIRED, 23 Jan. 2017
McIntosh’s signature Power Guard and Sentry Monitor technologies are built into the PS1K to protect the unit against overloading and short circuits.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Advanced Safety Features: Includes overcharge, overheat and short-circuit protection to keep you and your devices safe.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
Star quarterback Preston Stone is back following a broken ankle that short-circuited his 2023 season.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
Noun
Safe lithium-ion batteries have features that mitigate disaster in these types of situations, but short circuits and internal battery damage are harder to defend against.
—Tim Moynihan, WIRED, 23 Jan. 2017
McIntosh’s signature Power Guard and Sentry Monitor technologies are built into the PS1K to protect the unit against overloading and short circuits.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Short-circuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-circuit. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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