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circuit

US /ˈsɝkət/

noun Advanced · C1 Công nghệ & kỹ thuật

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 breaker
    to reset tripped electrical circuit breaker, meaning to set anew
  • Medium printed circuit board manufacturing facility
    to printed circuit board manufacturing facility, meaning to put into print
  • Hard short-circuit burdensome administrative red tape
    to short-circuit burdensome administrative red tape, meaning to hamper the progress of; impede
  • Very Hard travel across the international academic lecture circuit
    to journey or move from one place to another regarding across the international academic lecture circuit

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.