circuit
1. [ noun ] (physics,electronics) an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
Synonyms: electric_circuit electrical_circuit
Related terms: electrical_device bridge closed_circuit bridged-T pulse_timing_circuit flip-flop t-network tank_circuit feedback_circuit squelch series_circuit wiring limiter computer_circuit open_circuit delay_line link resonator electronic_equipment resistor tube capacitor shunt short_circuit relay short_circuit choke
2. [ noun ] (transportation) a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
Synonyms: tour
Examples:

"they took an extended tour of Europe" "we took a quick circuit of the park" "a ten-day coach circuit of the island"

Related terms: journey itineration grand_tour pub_crawl package_holiday whistle-stop_tour walkabout
3. [ verb ] make a circuit
Examples:

: "They were circuiting about the state"

Related terms: travel
4. [ noun ] (law) a judicial division of a state or the United States (so-called because originally judges traveled and held court in different locations); one of twelve groups of states in the United States that is covered by a particular circuit court of appeals
Related terms: group law
5. [ noun ] (British) a racetrack for automobile races
Synonyms: racing_circuit
Related terms: racetrack UK
6. [ noun ] (transportation) a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
Synonyms: tour loop
Examples:

"they took an extended tour of Europe" "we took a quick circuit of the park" "a ten-day coach circuit of the island"

Related terms: journey round_shape belt noose pub_crawl itineration package_holiday whistle-stop_tour lobe grand_tour bight walkabout
7. [ noun ] (transportation) a regular route for a sentry or policeman
Synonyms: round beat
Examples:

"in the old days a policeman walked a beat and knew all his people by name"

Related terms: path
8. [ noun ] (transportation) an established itinerary of venues or events that a particular group of people travel to
Examples:

"she's a familiar name on the club circuit" "on the lecture circuit" "the judge makes a circuit of the courts in his district" "the international tennis circuit"

Related terms: path
9. [ noun ] movement once around a course
Synonyms: circle lap
Examples:

"he drove an extra lap just for insurance"

Related terms: locomotion pace_lap lap_of_honour circle
Similar spelling:   circuitry
  circuitous
  Circaetus