closed circuit

closed circuit

n.

1. An electric circuit providing an uninterrupted, endless path for the flow of current.

2. A television transmission circuit with a limited number of reception stations and no broadcast facilities.

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closed-circuit (klzdsûrkt) adj.

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closed circuit

n

(Electronics) a complete electrical circuit through which current can flow when a voltage is applied Compare open circuit

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closed circuit

1. An electric circuit through which current can flow in an uninterrupted path. Compare open circuit.

2. A television system in which the signal is usually sent by cable to a limited number of receivers.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

closed circuit - a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates loop circuit, electric circuit, electrical circuit - an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow parallel circuit, shunt circuit - a closed circuit in which the current divides into two or more paths before recombining to complete the circuit open circuit - an incomplete electrical circuit in which no current flows