Phrasal Verb - Short-circuiting
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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 |
|---|---|
| 1 | He short-circuited the meeting by proposing a vote before everyone had a chance to speak. |
| 2 | The sudden downpour short-circuited the outdoor concert. |
| 3 | She short-circuited the interview process by offering him the job on the spot. |
| 4 | The faulty wiring in the old house caused the lights to short-circuit frequently. |
| 5 | After years of discussion, they finally short-circuited the negotiations and reached an agreement. |
| 6 | The politician's controversial remarks short-circuited his campaign. |
| 7 | The team short-circuited their opponents' strategy by unexpectedly shifting gears. |
| 8 | The new software short-circuited the old system, making it obsolete. |
| 9 | The salesman tried to short-circuit the customer's decision-making process with a high-pressure sales pitch. |
| 10 | The electrical short-circuit caused a fire in the factory. |
