A1 noun Neutro

circuit

/ˈsɜːrkɪt/

A circuit is a complete path that electricity flows through. It usually starts and ends at the same place, like a battery or power source.

Exemplos

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1

I used a battery and a wire to make a simple circuit.

I used a battery and a wire to make a simple electricity path.

2

The electrical circuit must be grounded for safety.

The electricity path must be connected to the ground for safety.

3

The light went out because the circuit broke.

The light stopped working because the electricity path was cut.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
circuit
Verb
circulate
Adjetivo
circuital
Relacionado
circuitry
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Dica de memorização

Think of the word 'circle'. A circuit is like a 'circle' that electricity runs around.

Quiz rápido

The light will not turn on if there is a break in the _____.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: circuit

Exemplos

1

I used a battery and a wire to make a simple circuit.

everyday

I used a battery and a wire to make a simple electricity path.

2

The electrical circuit must be grounded for safety.

formal

The electricity path must be connected to the ground for safety.

3

The light went out because the circuit broke.

informal

The light stopped working because the electricity path was cut.

4

Students will learn how to draw a diagram of a parallel circuit.

academic

Students will learn how to draw a picture of a parallel electricity path.

5

Our factory produces high-quality integrated circuits for phones.

business

Our factory makes high-quality small electronic paths for phones.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
circuit
Verb
circulate
Adjetivo
circuital
Relacionado
circuitry

Colocações comuns

electrical circuit a path for electricity
short circuit a broken or accidental electricity path
circuit board a plastic card with electronic parts
complete a circuit to finish the loop so power flows
circuit breaker a switch that stops electricity for safety

Frases Comuns

short circuit

a failure in an electrical connection

circuit training

a type of exercise with different stations

closed-circuit television

a private video system (CCTV)

Frequentemente confundido com

circuit vs circle

A circle is a shape, while a circuit is a functional path for movement or power.

circuit vs circulation

Circulation is the act of moving around, but a circuit is the physical path itself.

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Notas de uso

In science, use this word to describe the loop that electricity follows. In sports, it can also refer to a track that racers go around many times.

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Erros comuns

Learners often say 'electric circle' instead of 'electrical circuit' when talking about wires and batteries.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the word 'circle'. A circuit is like a 'circle' that electricity runs around.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin word 'circuitus', which means 'a going around'.

Padrões gramaticais

countable noun plural: circuits often used with verbs like 'break', 'complete', or 'close'

Quiz rápido

The light will not turn on if there is a break in the _____.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: circuit

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