Circuit
noun
A complete and closed path around which an electrical current can flow.
The lamp has a broken circuit, which is why it's not working.
Often appears as...
- closed circuit
- circuit breaker
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Technical
noun
A regular journey or route involving a round trip.
The bus does a circuit of the town every half hour.
Often appears as...
- tour circuit
- racing circuit
noun
A series of athletics or sports events held at one venue.
The tennis player competed in the international circuit.
Often appears as...
- tennis circuit
- racing circuit
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Colloquial
noun
A group of courts sharing jurisdiction over a certain area.
The judge was appointed to the federal circuit court.
Often appears as...
- circuit court
- circuit judge
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Formal
Technical
noun
A process in which something moves through a series of stages and returns to its starting point.
The water cycle is a natural circuit.
Often appears as...
- cardiac circuit
- respiratory circuit
noun
A complete and closed path around which an electrical current can flow.
The lamp has a broken circuit, which is why it's not working.
Often appears as...
- closed circuit
- circuit breaker
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A regular journey or route involving a round trip.
The bus does a circuit of the town every half hour.
Often appears as...
- tour circuit
- racing circuit
noun
A series of athletics or sports events held at one venue.
The tennis player competed in the international circuit.
Often appears as...
- tennis circuit
- racing circuit
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A group of courts sharing jurisdiction over a certain area.
The judge was appointed to the federal circuit court.
Often appears as...
- circuit court
- circuit judge
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A process in which something moves through a series of stages and returns to its starting point.
The water cycle is a natural circuit.
Often appears as...
- cardiac circuit
- respiratory circuit
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Use
Mainly used in technical or scientific discussions.
Ensure that the integrated circuit in the device is handled properly.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Visible
'Circuit' might refer to complex, hidden paths inside devices.
The smartphone's performance relies on its micro-circuits.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Pairings
Often appears with 'breaker' to mean a safety device in power systems.
When the power surge happened, the circuit breaker tripped.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Use
Mainly used in technical or scientific discussions.
Ensure that the integrated circuit in the device is handled properly.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Visible
'Circuit' might refer to complex, hidden paths inside devices.
The smartphone's performance relies on its micro-circuits.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Pairings
Often appears with 'breaker' to mean a safety device in power systems.
When the power surge happened, the circuit breaker tripped.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Use
Mainly used in technical or scientific discussions.
Ensure that the integrated circuit in the device is handled properly.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Visible
'Circuit' might refer to complex, hidden paths inside devices.
The smartphone's performance relies on its micro-circuits.
Pro Tip 3/3Common Pairings
Often appears with 'breaker' to mean a safety device in power systems.
When the power surge happened, the circuit breaker tripped.
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Your brain hallucinates...
It's the same shade of gray, but take it away again, and it looks different. So what's happening here is that the brain is using its prior expectations built deeply into the circuits of the visual cortex that a cast shadow dims the appearance of a surface, so that we see B as lighter than it really is.
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How does your brain...
to create your pain experience, to prevent further tissue damage, and help you to cope with pain. This system is similar for everyone, but the sensitivity and efficacy of these brain circuits determines how much you feel and cope with pain. This is why some people have greater pain than others
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How batteries work -...
The electrons are no longer available to flow through a circuit and the battery dies. Some everyday rechargeable batteries will die after only hundreds of discharge-recharge cycles, while newer, advanced batteries can survive and function for thousands.
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AnnMarie Thomas:...
So I would encourage you all to grab some Play-Doh, grab some salt, grab some sugar and start playing. We don't usually think of our kitchen as an electrical engineering lab or little kids as circuit designers, but maybe we should. Have fun. Thank you.
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The mysterious science...
but now we know they have a huge role in influencing nociception. Studies have shown that disabling certain brain circuits in the amygdala can eliminate pain in rats. And genetic testing in people with rare disorders that prevent them from feeling pain
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The Celebrity Panda PIPE...
brooks the face of the world where i'm both fun lovely photo smashing storyteller matter of fact next actually bomb on the after dinner speaking circuit and there's me i'm not counting that kung fu panda po he is no ambassador for
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180° Kathmandu, City of...
enlightenment the stupa sits at the center of a symbolic representation of the universe and from the base of its tower the Buddha's eyes gaze in each direction the stupids surrounded by a circuit of
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You aren't at the mercy...
is that emotions which seem to happen to you are actually made by you. You are not at the mercy of mythical emotion circuits which are buried deep inside some ancient part of your brain.
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How DARPA is creating...
good evening this is a circuit that melts away when its work is done and here is a tool that delves into the deep web and the dark web to find human traffickers these are the kinds of
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A Perfect Planet:...
currents taking a thousand years to complete a single circuit and where there are currents there is life
Video examples
Your brain hallucinates...
It's the same shade of gray, but take it away again, and it looks different. So what's happening here is that the brain is using its prior expectations built deeply into the circuits of the visual cortex that a cast shadow dims the appearance of a surface, so that we see B as lighter than it really is.
Video examples
How does your brain...
to create your pain experience, to prevent further tissue damage, and help you to cope with pain. This system is similar for everyone, but the sensitivity and efficacy of these brain circuits determines how much you feel and cope with pain. This is why some people have greater pain than others
Video examples
How batteries work -...
The electrons are no longer available to flow through a circuit and the battery dies. Some everyday rechargeable batteries will die after only hundreds of discharge-recharge cycles, while newer, advanced batteries can survive and function for thousands.
Video examples
AnnMarie Thomas:...
So I would encourage you all to grab some Play-Doh, grab some salt, grab some sugar and start playing. We don't usually think of our kitchen as an electrical engineering lab or little kids as circuit designers, but maybe we should. Have fun. Thank you.
Video examples
The mysterious science...
but now we know they have a huge role in influencing nociception. Studies have shown that disabling certain brain circuits in the amygdala can eliminate pain in rats. And genetic testing in people with rare disorders that prevent them from feeling pain
Video examples
The Celebrity Panda PIPE...
brooks the face of the world where i'm both fun lovely photo smashing storyteller matter of fact next actually bomb on the after dinner speaking circuit and there's me i'm not counting that kung fu panda po he is no ambassador for
Video examples
180° Kathmandu, City of...
enlightenment the stupa sits at the center of a symbolic representation of the universe and from the base of its tower the Buddha's eyes gaze in each direction the stupids surrounded by a circuit of
Video examples
You aren't at the mercy...
is that emotions which seem to happen to you are actually made by you. You are not at the mercy of mythical emotion circuits which are buried deep inside some ancient part of your brain.
Video examples
How DARPA is creating...
good evening this is a circuit that melts away when its work is done and here is a tool that delves into the deep web and the dark web to find human traffickers these are the kinds of
Video examples
A Perfect Planet:...
currents taking a thousand years to complete a single circuit and where there are currents there is life
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Quote examples
Maika Monroe
American Actress
Before acting took off, I was a professional kiteboarder training for the world circuit; with a sporting activity, you have to be determined, and it taught me to have a thick skin, which came in use after going to so many auditions and being told 'no.
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Sinbad
American Comedian
I'd say a lot of black comics were forced to do the black comedy circuit. I'd go into black comedy clubs and see what they're going through, which is different because they're almost made to be in another world.
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Sania Mirza
Indian Athlete
Tennis is a funny game, and it takes a life-time of keeping one's eyes open on the circuit to have any chance of understanding the strange phenomena that exist in our exciting sport!
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Tessa Blanchard
American Wrestler
On the independent circuit I've traveled the world, I've won championships, I've won tournaments - I've defeated some of the best out there so I feel like I am one of the best.
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Takeshi Kitano
Japanese Actor
I don't really expect much from my life. So when I heard my films are premiering in film festival circuits I was glad of course but I thought it was lucky accident.
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John McDonald
Author
There must be a positive and negative in everything in the universe in order to complete a circuit or circle, without which there would be no activity, no motion.
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Floyd Skloot
American Poet
I used to be able to think. My brain's circuits were all connected, and I had spark, a quickness of mind that let me function well in the world.
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Alicia Witt
American Actress
I went to national piano competitions and did that whole circuit. Then I played professionally to support myself when I moved out to LA.
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Louise Jameson
British Actress
I'm quite grateful to the BBC. They helped me back onto the touring circuit.
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Baron Corbin
American Athlete
I don't respect anyone who has a background on the independent circuit.
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Maika Monroe
American Actress
Before acting took off, I was a professional kiteboarder training for the world circuit; with a sporting activity, you have to be determined, and it taught me to have a thick skin, which came in use after going to so many auditions and being told 'no.
Quote examples
Sinbad
American Comedian
I'd say a lot of black comics were forced to do the black comedy circuit. I'd go into black comedy clubs and see what they're going through, which is different because they're almost made to be in another world.
Quote examples
Sania Mirza
Indian Athlete
Tennis is a funny game, and it takes a life-time of keeping one's eyes open on the circuit to have any chance of understanding the strange phenomena that exist in our exciting sport!
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Tessa Blanchard
American Wrestler
On the independent circuit I've traveled the world, I've won championships, I've won tournaments - I've defeated some of the best out there so I feel like I am one of the best.
Quote examples
Takeshi Kitano
Japanese Actor
I don't really expect much from my life. So when I heard my films are premiering in film festival circuits I was glad of course but I thought it was lucky accident.
Quote examples
John McDonald
Author
There must be a positive and negative in everything in the universe in order to complete a circuit or circle, without which there would be no activity, no motion.
Quote examples
Floyd Skloot
American Poet
I used to be able to think. My brain's circuits were all connected, and I had spark, a quickness of mind that let me function well in the world.
Quote examples
Alicia Witt
American Actress
I went to national piano competitions and did that whole circuit. Then I played professionally to support myself when I moved out to LA.
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Louise Jameson
British Actress
I'm quite grateful to the BBC. They helped me back onto the touring circuit.
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Baron Corbin
American Athlete
I don't respect anyone who has a background on the independent circuit.
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