short circuit
noun
an abnormal, usually unintentional condition of relatively low resistance between two points of different potential in a circuit, usually resulting in a flow of excess current.
are short-circuiting
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present progressiveof short-circuit.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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They said the appropriation committees are short-circuiting the normal process used to write legislation to be funded by the spending panels.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 12, 2019
“We are short-circuiting that. It’s now going to be a matter of days. If they’re our allies, we are going to help them get this very important, great military equipment.”
From New York Times ● Apr. 19, 2018
