short-circuit

• Ein Verb, das bedeutet, einen Fehler oder Ausfall in einem elektrischen Stromkreis zu verursachen, indem ein Weg mit geringem Widerstand geschaffen wird, oder einen Prozess oder ein System zu umgehen oder zu stören.

A verb meaning to cause a malfunction or failure in an electrical circuit by creating a path of low resistance, or to bypass or disrupt a process or system.

1. Impede or hinder progressC1formal

   To hamper the progress of something; to obstruct or interfere with a process or plan.

   Vereiteln

   • The new regulations short-circuited the company's expansion plans.
   • His constant interruptions short-circuited the discussion.
   • The lack of funding short-circuited the research project.

   Synonymeblockderailfrustratehamperimpedeobstructsabotagestymiethwart

   Antonymeadvanceaidassistexpeditefacilitatefosterfurtherhelppromotesupport

2. Create an electrical short circuitB2formaltechnical

   To cause a faulty electrical connection that bypasses the normal circuit, often resulting in a surge or failure.

   Einen Kurzschluss verursachen

   • The faulty wiring short-circuited the entire system.
   • Water spilled on the device and short-circuited it.
   • The technician warned that improper installation could short-circuit the equipment.

   Synonymeshort

3. Avoid something unpleasantC1informal

   To bypass or avoid a difficult, unpleasant, or laborious task or situation.

   Umgehen

   • He tried to short-circuit the lengthy application process by calling a friend.
   • She short-circuited the boring meeting by getting straight to the point.
   • They short-circuited the usual paperwork by using an online form.

   Synonymeavoidbypasscircumventdodgeduckeludeevadeshirksidestepskirt

   Antonymeconfrontendurefaceundergo