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short–circuit
transitive verb short–cir·cuit
: to cause (something) to have a short circuit
: to stop working because of a short circuit
: to avoid doing (something)
Full Definition of SHORT-CIRCUIT
1
: to apply a short circuit to or establish a short circuit in
2
: bypass 2
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First Known Use of SHORT-CIRCUIT
1867
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