circuit breaker
US /ˈsɜːr.kɪt ˌbreɪ.kər/
UK /ˈsɜːr.kɪt ˌbreɪ.kər/
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disyuntor, interruptor automático
an automatic device for stopping the flow of current in an electric circuit as a safety measure
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The lights went out because the circuit breaker tripped.
Las luces se apagaron porque el disyuntor saltó.
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You need to reset the circuit breaker to restore power.
Necesitas reiniciar el disyuntor para restaurar la energía.