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short circuit

n.

A low-resistance connection established by accident or intention between two points in an electric circuit. The current tends to flow through the area of low resistance, bypassing the rest of the circuit.

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short circuit

n

(Electronics) a faulty or accidental connection between two points of different potential in an electric circuit, bypassing the load and establishing a path of low resistance through which an excessive current can flow. It can cause damage to the components if the circuit is not protected by a fuse

vb short-circuit

1. (Electronics) to develop or cause to develop a short circuit

2. (tr) to bypass (a procedure, regulation, etc.)

3. (tr) to hinder or frustrate (plans, etc.) Sometimes (for senses 1, 2) shortened to short

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short circuit  (shôrt)

An electrical path in a circuit that causes most of the current to flow around or away from some other path in the circuit. Accidental short circuits, especially between the high and low voltages of a power supply, can cause very strong current to flow, possibly damaging or overheating the circuit.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

short circuit - accidental contact between two points in an electric circuit that have a potential difference short circuit, electric circuit, electrical circuit - an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow tangency, contact - (electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact; "they forget to solder the contacts"

Translations

short circuit n (Elec) → cortocircuito