B2noun 2K

Circuit

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈsɜːkɪt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈsɜːrkɪt/"]/

Meaning of Circuit

a line, route or journey around a place

In simple words: A path for electricity to travel.

Circuit in a sentence

• The electric circuit was designed to power the entire house.
• He took a circuit around the park for exercise.
• The circuit board was damaged and needed to be replaced.
• A circuit of friends often gathers for weekend activities.
• She participated in a racing circuit that spanned several countries.

How to use Circuit

Used in technical contexts like electronics and engineering. Not commonly used in everyday casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone term

Memory hint

Think of a 'circle' where electrical energy 'circulates'.

Related words

Collocations with Circuit

• complete
• do
• make
• circuit of
• short
• closed
• integrated
• build
• break
• complete
• diagram
• amateur
• professional
• international
• hit
• play
• tour
• on a/​the circuit
• amateur
• professional
• international
• hit
• play
• tour
• on a/​the circuit

Synonyms for Circuit

• loop
• network
• pathway
• route

Opposites of Circuit

• line
• straight path

Common mistakes with Circuit

• Confused with 'circle' due to similar spelling.
• Using 'circuit' when referring to a pathway or route unrelated to electricity.

Frequently asked questions about Circuit

What does Circuit mean?

A path for electricity to travel.

What is the definition of Circuit?

a line, route or journey around a place

How do you use Circuit in a sentence?

The electric circuit was designed to power the entire house.

Can you give another example of Circuit?

He took a circuit around the park for exercise.

What are synonyms for Circuit?

Common alternatives include loop, network, pathway, route.

What is the opposite of Circuit?

Opposite meanings include line, straight path.

What words go with Circuit?

It commonly pairs with complete, do, make, circuit of, short, closed, integrated, build, break, complete, diagram, amateur, professional, international, hit, play, tour, on a/​the circuit, amateur, professional, international, hit, play, tour, on a/​the circuit.

What are common mistakes when using Circuit?

Confused with 'circle' due to similar spelling. Using 'circuit' when referring to a pathway or route unrelated to electricity.

How do you pronounce Circuit?

US: /["/ˈsɜːrkɪt/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsɜːkɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Circuit?

Used in technical contexts like electronics and engineering. Not commonly used in everyday casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Circuit?

"Circuit" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.