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Phrasal Verb - Short-circuiting

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Raymundo CH

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Definition​

Short-circuiting is a phrasal verb that means to interrupt a process or communication unexpectedly and often suddenly, usually by finding a simpler or more direct way to achieve the desired outcome. It can also refer to an electrical situation where a conductive path between two terminals in an electronic circuit occurs unintentionally, causing a current to flow in an unwanted direction.

Examples​

No.Example
1He short-circuited the meeting by proposing a vote before everyone had a chance to speak.
2The sudden downpour short-circuited the outdoor concert.
3She short-circuited the interview process by offering him the job on the spot.
4The faulty wiring in the old house caused the lights to short-circuit frequently.
5After years of discussion, they finally short-circuited the negotiations and reached an agreement.
6The politician's controversial remarks short-circuited his campaign.
7The team short-circuited their opponents' strategy by unexpectedly shifting gears.
8The new software short-circuited the old system, making it obsolete.
9The salesman tried to short-circuit the customer's decision-making process with a high-pressure sales pitch.
10The electrical short-circuit caused a fire in the factory.

Phrasal Verb - joining

· 2 min read
Raymundo CH

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Definition​

  1. To become or cause two or more things to become one or united, especially when this forms a closer union or partnership.
  2. To attend or take part in an event or activity with others, especially for the first time.
  3. To connect two or more electrical circuits or other systems together.

Examples​

No.Example
1The new employees were asked to join the company's health insurance plan.
2Let's join forces to solve this problem.
3Can you join me for dinner tonight?
4The wires need to be joined carefully to prevent any short circuits.
5They joined hands and prayed for peace.
6The two companies have joined their resources to develop a new product.
7The new employees were asked to join the team meeting.
8The two countries have joined efforts to combat climate change.
9The hose needs to be joined to the faucet before water can flow.
10The two teams have joined ranks to face their common enemy.