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short-circuit verb. M19.
[from SHORTCAKE.]
Electricity.
a. verb trans. Connect by a short circuit; establish a short circuit in (an electric system). M19.
b. verb trans. Of a conducting body: act as a short circuit for (a current). L19.
c. verb intrans. Of electrical apparatus: fail or cease working as a result of a short circuit occurring in it. E20.
verb trans. fig. Interrupt, cut short; bypass or avoid by taking a more direct route or course of action. L19.
Trout & Salmon A replacement was sent direct..to my home, thus short-circuiting the dealer.