Meaning of the word "circuit breaker" in English
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circuit breaker
US /ˈsɜːr.kɪt ˌbreɪ.kər/
UK /ˈsɜːr.kɪt ˌbreɪ.kər/
Noun
1.
an automatic device for stopping the flow of current in an electric circuit as a safety measure
Example:
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The lights went out because the circuit breaker tripped.
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You need to reset the circuit breaker to restore power.
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