Meaning
short circuit
- An accidental low-resistance connection in an electrical circuit, causing a surge
- A sudden breakdown of communication, logic, or a system (figurative)
In a sentence
L'incendio nel vecchio magazzino è stato causato da un cortocircuito dell'impianto elettrico.
The fire in the old warehouse was caused by a short circuit in the electrical system.
La lavatrice non si accende più perché è andata in cortocircuito stamattina.
The washing machine won't turn on anymore because it short-circuited this morning.
C'è stato un evidente cortocircuito comunicativo tra i due uffici dell'azienda.
There was a clear breakdown of communication between the two company offices.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cortocircuito | masculine · singular |
| cortocircuiti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can also be written as two words (corto circuito).
- The plural is usually cortocircuiti (or corti circuiti when written as two words).