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open circuit

/ˈəʊpən ˈsɜːkɪt/

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/ˈəʊpən ˈsɜːkɪt/C1formaltechnical
  • ruЭлектрическая цепь, которая является неполной или разомкнутой, что препятствует протеканию электрического тока.

An electrical circuit that is incomplete or broken, preventing the flow of electric current.

  1. Electrical breakB2formal

    An electrical circuit that is incomplete, preventing the flow of current.

    ruРазрыв цепи

    • The lamp didn't work because there was an open circuit in the wiring.
    • An open circuit occurs when a wire is disconnected.
    • Technicians repaired the open circuit to restore power.