short-circuit
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"

Related terms: thwart
3. [ verb ] avoid something unpleasant or laborious
Synonyms: bypass get_around keep_off go_around
Examples:

"You cannot bypass these rules!"

Related terms: avoid bypass
Similar spelling:   short_circuit