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Circuit breaker

An electrical switch capable of opening and closing an electrical circuit in all operating conditions, including fault situations.

📖 Definitions of "Circuit breaker"

noun
  1. 1

    An electrical switch capable of opening and closing an electrical circuit in all operating conditions, including fault situations.

  2. 2

    Quarantine measures intended to prevent spread of pandemics, such as the coronavirus.

noun
  1. 1

    A financial regulatory instrument to prevent stock market crashes from occurring, by temporarily shutting down trading to allow accurate information to flow between parties.

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