short circuit

• Электрическая неисправность, возникающая, когда ток течёт по непредусмотренному пути с очень низким сопротивлением, часто вызывая отключение питания или повреждение оборудования. Также используется в переносном смысле для описания внезапного сбоя или прерывания в процессе или системе.

An electrical malfunction that occurs when a current flows along an unintended path with very low resistance, often causing a power failure or damage to equipment. Also used figuratively to describe a sudden failure or interruption in a process or system.

1. Electrical faultB2formal

   An abnormal connection in an electrical circuit that allows current to flow along an unintended path, often causing damage or a power outage.

   Короткое замыкание

   • The fire was caused by a short circuit in the wiring.
   • A short circuit tripped the circuit breaker.
   • He fixed the short circuit by replacing the damaged wire.

2. Mental lapse or confusionB2informal

   A temporary inability to think clearly or process information, often due to stress or fatigue.

   Замыкание (в переносном смысле)

   • I had a short circuit and forgot my own phone number.
   • After working for 12 hours, his brain had a short circuit.
   • She experienced a short circuit during the exam and couldn't remember the formula.