short-circuit

/ʃˈɔːtsˈɜːkɪt/

/ʃˈɔːɹtsˈɜːkɪt/

to short-circuit

MAIN VERB

to ignore a rule, avoid details, etc., so that one can do something easily and quickly

synonyms : bypass

create a short circuit in

synonyms : short

hamper the progress of; impede

Examples

1. That entire process is short-circuited by the national injunction.

2. The second feature is short-circuit protection.

3. In our parking lot example, our beliefs were short-circuited by the ladder of the other individual.

4. But I sweat so much, they short-circuited.