circuits (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsɜːrkɪts/
Definition
A circular or winding path, route, or journey, especially one that is regularly followed.
Examples
The marathon runners completed the final circuits of the stadium.
We drove through the scenic mountain circuits.
How to Use circuits
- circuit board (collocation)
- A flat piece of plastic or fiberglass with electrical pathways etched onto it, used to connect electronic components. — "He replaced the faulty circuit board in the television."
- short circuit (collocation)
- An electrical fault where current bypasses the normal path, often causing damage or fire. — "The wiring was old and prone to short circuits."
- closed circuit (collocation)
- A complete electrical path or a television broadcast that is only available to a limited audience. — "The security cameras operate on a closed circuit system."
- open circuit (collocation)
- An electrical circuit that is not complete, so current cannot flow. — "The multimeter showed an open circuit when testing the wire."
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