circuit Definition
- 1a roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and finishes at the same place
- 2a complete and closed path around which an electric current can flow
- 3a series of performances, sports events, or venues at different places
Using circuit: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "circuit" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The runners completed a circuit around the park.
Example
The circuit board controls the flow of electricity.
Example
The band is on a concert circuit across the country.
circuit Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for circuit
- course
- route
- path
- track
- trail
Antonyms for circuit
- straight line
- direct route
Idioms Using circuit
make the circuit
to visit a number of places or people in a particular order
Example
The sales representative makes the circuit of all the stores in the area.
blow a fuse (or circuit)
to become very angry or lose one's temper
Example
He blew a fuse when he found out his car had been towed.
run the circuit
to participate in a series of events or performances at different locations
Example
The comedian is running the circuit of comedy clubs across the country.
Phrases with circuit
short circuit
an electrical circuit that allows a current to travel along an unintended path with little or no resistance
Example
The short circuit caused the power outage in the building.
circuit training
a form of body conditioning or resistance training using high-intensity aerobics
Example
I do circuit training at the gym to improve my overall fitness.
circuit court
a court that has jurisdiction over cases in a certain geographical area
Example
The case was heard in the circuit court for the county.
Origins of circuit
from Latin 'circuitus', meaning 'a going around'
Summary: circuit in Brief
The term 'circuit' [ˈsɜːrkɪt] refers to a roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and finishes at the same place. It also denotes a complete and closed path around which an electric current can flow, and a series of performances, sports events, or venues at different places. 'Circuit' extends into phrases like 'short circuit,' and idioms like 'make the circuit,' denoting visiting places in a particular order, and 'blow a fuse (or circuit),' meaning to become very angry.
