short-circuit

verb
short-cir*cuit \ ˈshȯrt-ˈsər-kət \
1867{ds|t|1||}
  • to apply a short circuit to or establish a short circuit in
  • bypass
  • frustrate, impede

short circuit

noun
short circuit \
1854
  • a connection of comparatively low resistance accidentally or intentionally made between points on a circuit between which the resistance is normally much greater
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