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| short-cir·cuit (past and past participle short-cir·cuit·ed, present participle short-cir·cuit·ing, 3rd person present singular short-cir·cuits) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb have or cause failure in circuit: to have a failure in an electrical circuit by creating a connection of low resistance across which an excessive current flows, or cause such a failure in a circuit
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2. transitive verb avoid standard procedure: to ignore or bypass a standard procedure by using a much quicker or more direct method to achieve something
 short-circuited the legislative process by issuing an executive order
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3. transitive verb frustrate or hinder plans: to hinder a plan or project by erecting obstacles
An injury short-circuited his career in the major leagues.
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