short circuit

1. A usually unintentional connection of low resistance or impedance in a circuit such that excessive and often damaging current flows in it.

   Kurzschluss

   коро́ткое замыка́ниеkorótkoje zamykánije

   коро́тке замика́нняkorótke zamykánnja

2. (broadly, figuratively)A logical disconnect, such as cognitive dissonance or poor analysis.

1. Because of a short circuit, we were suddenly in the dark.

   deWegen eines Kurzschlusses saßen wir plötzlich im Dunkeln. — raggione

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2. Everyone thought that it wasn't a short circuit, but rather part of the show.

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3. Paul caused a short circuit.

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4. The short circuit blew a fuse.

   ruОт короткого замыкания перегорел предохранитель. — odexed

   deEine Sicherung ist durch einen Kurzschluss durchgebrannt. — Pfirsichbaeumchen

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5. Cables need insulation to prevent short circuits.

   ruКабелям нужна изоляция, чтобы не было коротких замыканий. — Wezel

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