short-circuit |
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| 1. | [ verb ] create a short-circuit in | |
| Synonyms: | short | |
| Related terms: | make short_circuit | |
| 2. | [ verb ] hamper the progress of; impede | |
| Examples: | "short-circuit warm feelings" |
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| Related terms: | thwart | |
| 3. | [ verb ] avoid something unpleasant or laborious | |
| Synonyms: | bypass get_around keep_off go_around | |
| Examples: | "You cannot bypass these rules!" |
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| Related terms: | avoid bypass | |
| Similar spelling: |
short_circuit |
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