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.
has been short-circuiting
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present perfect progressiveof short-circuit (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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But so far, the radical shake-up of the $220 billion electricity industry has been short-circuiting.
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