shorted

[US]/ˈʃɔːtɪd/
[UK]/ˈʃɔrtɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to have intentionally given less than due; to defraud; to sell short (goods, securities, stocks, etc.)
abbr.short circuited

Phrases & Collocations

shorted out

shorted circuit

shorted wire

shorted connection

shorted fuse

shorted device

shorted battery

shorted output

shorted load

shorted signal

Example Sentences

the circuit shorted, causing a power outage.

he shorted the stock, expecting its price to drop.

the wires were shorted together, creating a spark.

she accidentally shorted the battery while connecting it.

the technician fixed the shorted connection quickly.

after the storm, many devices were shorted due to power surges.

he shorted his investment, hoping to profit from the decline.

the lights flickered because the circuit shorted.

the engineer discovered the shorted component in the system.

when the device shorted, it emitted a burning smell.

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