circuit
US /ˈsɝkət/
Definition
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
A damaged circuit caused the machine to stop working suddenly.
Synonyms
- loopfastener consisting of a metal ring for lining a small hole to permit the attachment of cords or lines
- routean established line of travel or access
- lapthe upper side of the thighs of a seated person
Collocations
- Easy reset tripped electrical circuit breakerto reset tripped electrical circuit breaker, meaning to set anew
- Medium printed circuit board manufacturing facilityto printed circuit board manufacturing facility, meaning to put into print
- Hard short-circuit burdensome administrative red tapeto short-circuit burdensome administrative red tape, meaning to hamper the progress of; impede
- Very Hard travel across the international academic lecture circuitto journey or move from one place to another regarding across the international academic lecture circuit
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.