noun
Meaning 1
A circuit through which electrons can flow.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Phrase guide
closed circuit
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noun
Meaning 2
A complete electric circuit around which current can flow.
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noun
Meaning 3
A network of one or more television cameras and television receivers connected together with no provision for broadcasting.
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noun
Meaning 4
a complete electrical circuit around which current flows or a signal circulates
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: loop
Antonyms: open circuit
Broader terms: circuit, electrical circuit, electric circuit
Narrower terms: parallel circuit, shunt circuit
History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Azerbaijani: qapalı dövrə — complete electric circuit
- Catalan: circuit tancat — complete electric circuit
- Finnish: suljettu virtapiiri — complete electric circuit
- German: geschlossener Stromkreis — complete electric circuit
- Malay: litar tertutup — complete electric circuit
- Tagalog: pinid na salikop — complete electric circuit