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Meaning of circuit-breaker

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

circuit-breaker

noun

Definitions

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

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

noun

Definitions

  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.

    Synonyms:circuit breaker