Definition of circuit - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
racingtrack for racing cars or bikes
- The Formula 1 circuit is challenging for drivers.
2.
sportsseries of tournaments or competitions
- She competes in the international tennis circuit.
3.
electricityTECH. complete path for electric current flowTECH.
- The circuit was broken, causing the lights to go out.
4.
itineraryUK series of places visited regularlyUK
- The band is on a European circuit this summer.
5.
entertainmentUK group of theaters or cinemasUK
- The movie is showing in all theaters on the circuit.
6.
judicialTECH. US group of courts covering a specific geographic areaTECH. US
- The case was appealed in the ninth circuit..
Verb
traveltravel around an area or place
- The sales team circuits the region to meet clients.
Acronym
acr: circuit courtRare court that hears appealsRare
- The case was taken to the circuit for an appeal.
Images of circuit
track for racing cars or bikes 
complete path for electric current flow
Expressions with circuit
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cause an electrical circuit to stop working
The power surge blew a circuit in the kitchen.
participate in a series of events or locations
She decided to ride the circuit of summer music festivals.
series of exercises performed in sequence with minimal rest
She improved her stamina through regular circuit training sessions..
bypass a process to achieve a goal quickly
She short-circuited the approval process to meet the deadline.
series of professional tennis tournaments
She competed in the European tennis circuit.
visit each place on a regular route for work or events
The band will travel the circuit this summer.
judge who travels to different courts within a specific region
The circuit judge presided over cases in several counties..
series of scheduled races in a season
He leads the points table in this year's racing circuit..
perform or appear at a series of places regularly
She used to work the circuit as a stand-up comedian.
routine of attending numerous events
The politician was tired of the rubber chicken circuit.
baseball player known for hitting home runs
The circuit slugger hit his 30th home run of the season.
having finished a course or journey
After the race, he was exhausted but had completed the circuit.
active in a worldwide series of events in a particular field
She spent several years competing on the international circuit.
path for electricity to flow
The electrical circuit was completed with a switch.
device that interrupts electrical flow during faults
The circuit breaker tripped during the storm.
appellate court in some jurisdictions
The case was appealed to the circuit court.
system of components that directs the function of a device
The control circuit in the robot ensures precise movements.
basic building block in digital electronics
The gate circuit processes binary inputs to produce an output.
connected hydraulic parts that use pressurized liquid to move or control loads
The engineer redesigned the hydraulic circuit to increase lifting force on the crane.
small electronic circuit on a silicon chip
The smartphone uses an integrated circuit for processing.
electrical circuit with components in parallel paths
The lights in a house are wired in a parallel circuit.
electrical path that delivers significant energy from a source to equipment
Always disconnect the main power circuit before repairing the machine.
cycling race with multiple laps on a closed circuit
The cyclists competed in a challenging circuit race.
path for electrical current to flow
The electric circuit connects the battery to the light bulb..
Origin of circuit
Latin, circuitus (a going around)
Terms with circuit included in their meaning
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sports
one circuit around a race track
technology
using circuit-based or digital systems
technology
logical circuit with inputs and one output
physics
rate of electrical energy transfer in a circuit
electrical failure
stop working after a safety link melts in an electrical circuit
racing
final circuit in a race or competition
technology
primary circuit board inside an electronic device holding key components
electricity
cause too much electricity to flow through a circuit
racing
circuit designed for racing of vehicles or animals
abr: closed-circuit television
system that sends video to specific monitors only
electricity
cause an electrical device to short circuit
device
stop working because of a short circuit in electricity
electric circuit
complete path for an electric current
transportation
regular route or circuit
electricity
stop electrical flow by melting a safety wire in a circuit
technology
conductive pathway on a circuit board
electricity
overload a circuit causing a fuse to melt
electricity
cause an electrical circuit to stop working
electrical safety
device that interrupts an electrical circuit to prevent overload
electricity
switch isolating part of an electrical circuit
circuit control
device controlling electricity flow in a circuit
circuit control
device controlling electrical circuit connections
electricity
conductor for electric current in a circuit
technology
device that keeps a fuse in place and connects it to a circuit
Examples of circuit in a sentence
He completed the circuit in record time. The golf circuit attracts players from all over the world. He is a rising star in the surfing circuit. The engineer designed a new circuit for the device. A short circuit caused the power outage in the building. The artist's circuit includes several major cities.
He's on the lecture circuit this month. The theater circuit booked the comedy for October. She manages a small circuit of independent cinemas. The decision was made by the fifth circuit. She worked as a clerk in the second circuit. They plan to circuit the island by bike next summer. The explorer decided to circuit the desert on foot. The circuit court reviewed the appeal. She filed her case with the circuit court.
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- French:circuit, parcourir, ...
- German:Rennstrecke, bereisen, ...
- Italian:circuito, girare, ...
- Spanish:circuito, recorrer, ...
- Portuguese:circuito, viajar, ...
- Chinese:赛道, 周游, ...
- Japanese:サーキット, 巡回する, ...
- Arabic:حَلْبَة, جَالَ, ...
- Hebrew:מִסְלוּל מֵרוּצִים, לְסַיֵּר בָּאֵזוֹר, ...
- Russian:трасса, объезжать, ...
- Ukrainian:траса, подорожувати, ...
- Hindi:सर्किट, दौरा करना, ...
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