to short-circuit
Pronunciation
/ʃˈɔːɹtsˈɜːkɪt/
British pronunciation
/ʃˈɔːtsˈɜːkɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "short-circuit"in English

to short-circuit
01

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

02

to disrupt an electrical system by causing a malfunction through a short circuit

example
Examples
He accidentally short-circuited the system while tinkering with the wires.
The spilled coffee caused the laptop to short-circuit and shut down.
03

hamper the progress of; impede

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