short-circuit Sentence Examples
- The faulty wiring caused a short-circuit, cutting off power to the entire building.
- The malfunctioning component triggered a short-circuit, resulting in an electrical failure.
- The damp insulation led to a short-circuit between the live and neutral wires.
- Ignoring electrical safety measures led to a short-circuit that started a house fire.
- The short-circuit in the computer's motherboard caused it to crash and lose data.
- A lightning strike caused a short-circuit in the streetlight, plunging the area into darkness.
- The overloaded circuit resulted in a short-circuit, tripping the breaker to prevent further damage.
- The frayed wires in the extension cord created a short-circuit, sparking and causing a potential fire hazard.
- The technician traced the electrical issue to a short-circuit in the wiring harness of the vehicle.
- The surge protector prevented a short-circuit in the appliance, protecting it from electrical damage.
short-circuit Meaning
Synonyms & Antonyms of short-circuit
Synonyms:
- rein
- balk
- suffocate
- retard
- roadblock
- derail
- smother
- confine
- cramp-one-s-style
- foil
- blockade
- suppress
- bog-down-
- tie
- sabotage
- hem-in-
- arrest
- leash
- curb
- barricade
- baffle
- manacle
- brake
- stifle
- hog-tie
- check
- hold-up
- chain
- repress
- give-a-hard-time
- hedge-in-
- tether
- muzzle
- retain
- mire
- bind
- choke
- strangle
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word short-circuit
embarrass,impede, hinder, obstruct, hamper, hobble, shackle, trammel, handicap, encumber
help, aid,facilitate, assist, open, help, aid, open, facilitate, assist
The faulty wiring caused a short-circuit, cutting off power to the entire building.
The malfunctioning component triggered a short-circuit, resulting in an electrical failure.
The damp insulation led to a short-circuit between the live and neutral wires.
Ignoring electrical safety measures led to a short-circuit that started a house fire.
