B2nounsciencetechnology
US/ˈsɜːr.kɪt/
UK/ˈsɜː.kɪt/
a closed path that electricity flows along; or a round route or track, such as for a race
In context
A short circuit caused the fire in the kitchen.
The runners completed three circuits of the park before breakfast.
She is a well-known player on the professional tennis circuit.
Words that go with circuit
adjective + noun
- short circuitA short circuit shut down the power.
- electrical circuitDraw an electrical circuit with a battery and a bulb.
verb + noun
- complete a circuitThe current flows when you complete the circuit.
noun + noun
- circuit boardHe replaced the circuit board in the radio.
- circuit breakerThe circuit breaker switched off the power.
- racing circuitThe racing circuit is near the town.
noun + preposition
- on the circuitShe has been on the lecture circuit for years.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a circuit electricCorrect: an electric circuit