Cool MateCircuit
UK /["/ˈsɜːkɪt/"]/US /["/ˈsɜːrkɪt/"]/
Definition
a line, route or journey around a place
In simple words: A path for electricity to travel.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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'.
Collocations
- 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
- loop
- network
- pathway
- route
Antonyms
- line
- straight path
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'circle' due to similar spelling.
- Using 'circuit' when referring to a pathway or route unrelated to electricity.