fuse

/fjˈuːz/

/ˈfjuz/

Fuse

an electrical device that is used to stop or control the flow of current in a circuit in case it is too strong

any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant

synonyms : fusee

to fuse

MAIN VERB

to blend or combine different elements or substances

synonyms : blend

to melt or become liquid due to heat

make liquid or plastic by heating

equip with a fuse; provide with a fuse

antonyms : defuse

Examples

1. The boss has a short fuse these days!

2. The boss blew a fuse when the shipment didn't arrive on time.

3. For all my experience, I blew a fuse in the quarter-final and could have been sent off.

4. So over time, evolution fused those two elytra together.