fuse

• Substantiv, das eine Sicherung bezeichnet, also ein Schutzbauteil, das bei zu hohem Strom durchschmilzt und den Stromkreis unterbricht, oder eine Zündschnur bzw. einen Zünder zum Auslösen einer Explosion.

A noun referring to a safety device that protects an electrical circuit by melting and breaking the connection when the current is too high, or a cord used to ignite an explosive.

1. Electrical safety deviceB1formaltechnical

   A safety device containing a thin wire that melts and breaks the circuit if the current exceeds a safe level.

   Sicherung

   • The fuse blew when the power surged.
   • Check the fuse box if the lights go out.
   • He replaced the blown fuse with a new one.

   Synonymesafety fuse

2. Explosive device componentB2formaltechnical

   A cord or tube for igniting an explosive charge.

   Zündschnur / Lunte

   • The bomb had a long fuse attached to it.
   • They lit the fuse and ran for cover.
   • The fireworks have a short fuse for safety.

   Synonymedetonatorfuzeigniterprimersquibwick

• Verb, das das Verbinden oder Vereinigen zweier oder mehrerer Dinge bezeichnet, oft durch Schmelzen oder Vermischen, oder das Durchbrennen eines elektrischen Geräts wegen einer durchgebrannten Sicherung.

A verb used to indicate the act of joining or combining two or more things together, often by melting or blending, or to cause an electrical device to stop working due to a blown fuse.

1. Join by meltingB2formalscientific

   To join or blend two or more things together by melting, especially metals or other materials.

   Durch Schmelzen verbinden

   • The metals were fused together at high temperatures.
   • The artist fused glass pieces to create a sculpture.
   • The wires were fused to form a single connection.

   Synonymebrazesolderweld

   Antonymedisconnectdivideseparatesplit

2. Combine or uniteB2formal

   To combine different elements, ideas, or systems into a single entity.

   Vereinigen

   • The company plans to fuse its two divisions into one.
   • The music genre fuses jazz with electronic beats.
   • Their cultures fused over centuries of trade.

   Synonymeamalgamateblendcoalescecombineintegrateintermixmeldmergemingleunite

   Antonymedisconnectdividepartseparatesplit

3. Stop working (electrical)B1informaltechnical

   To cause an electrical system to stop working due to a blown fuse or overload.

   Durchbrennen

   • The lights fused when the power surged.
   • He fused the entire circuit by plugging in too many devices.
   • The old wiring fused and caused a blackout.

   Synonymeblowcut outfailshort-circuittrip

   Antonymefunctionoperatework