Meaning
circuit breaker
- a residual-current device (circuit breaker) installed in electrical home systems to protect against electric shocks
In a sentence
È saltata la luce perché è scattato il salvavita in corridoio.
The power went out because the circuit breaker in the hallway tripped.
L'elettricista ha verificato che il salvavita funzioni correttamente.
The electrician checked that the circuit breaker is working properly.
Prima di sostituire la presa, ricordati di staccare il salvavita.
Before replacing the socket, remember to turn off the circuit breaker.
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| salvavita | masculine · singular |
| salvavita | masculine · plural |
| salvavita | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Compound noun (salva + vita); invariable in plural ('i salvavita').
- Originally a brand name, now commonly used in Italian households for any residual-current circuit breaker.