short-circuit

• Verbe signifiant provoquer un défaut ou une panne dans un circuit électrique en créant un chemin de faible résistance, ou contourner ou perturber un processus ou un système.

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.

   entraver (un processus)

   • 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.

   Synonymesblockderailfrustratehamperimpedeobstructsabotagestymiethwart

   Antonymesadvanceaidassistexpeditefacilitatefosterfurtherhelppromotesupport

2. Create an electrical short circuitB2formaltechnical

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

   créer un court-circuit

   • 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.

   Synonymesshort

3. Avoid something unpleasantC1informal

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

   Contourner (une difficulté)

   • 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.

   Synonymesavoidbypasscircumventdodgeduckeludeevadeshirksidestepskirt

   Antonymesconfrontendurefaceundergo