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short-circuit

DEFINITIONS OF: short-circuit

1

v create a short circuit in

Synonyms:
short
Type of:
create, make
make or cause to be or to become

v hamper the progress of; impede

“short-circuit warm feelings”
Type of:
baffle, bilk, cross, foil, frustrate, queer, scotch, spoil, thwart
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

v avoid something unpleasant or laborious

Synonyms:
bypass, get around, go around
Type of:
avoid
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
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