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short-circuit > 3 senses
VERB1short-circuitHamper the progress of
2short-circuit, shortCreate a short circuit in
3short-circuit, bypass, go around, get aroundAvoid something unpleasant or laborious
short-circuit > verb 1, social
MeaningHamper the progress of. Impede.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"short-circuit warm feelings"
Broaderthwart, queer, spoil, scotch, foil, cross, frustrate, baffle, bilk
short-circuit > verb 2, creation
MeaningCreate a short circuit in.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonymsshort
Broadermake, create
short-circuit > verb 3, communication
MeaningAvoid something unpleasant or laborious.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Synonymsbypass, go around, get around
Broaderavoid

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