- an abnormal, usually unintentional condition of relatively low resistance between two points of different potential in a circuit, usually resulting in a flow of excess current.
- Electricity.
- to make (an appliance, switch, etc.) inoperable by establishing a short circuit in.
- to carry (a current) as a short circuit.
- to bypass, impede, hinder, or frustrate: Bad weather short-circuited my vacation plans.
- to form a short circuit or become inoperable due to a short circuit.
- 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
- to develop or cause to develop a short circuit
- to bypass (a procedure, regulation, etc)
- to hinder or frustrate (plans, etc)
