as in to impede
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
for decades the maverick filmmaker was short-circuited by a chronic lack of funds
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Recent Examples of short-circuit
Gaetz abruptly resigned his House seat last week, an unusual step that may have been designed to short-circuit the impending release of what is said to be a damaging report.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 20 Nov. 2024
Advanced Safety Features: Includes overcharge, overheat and short-circuit protection to keep you and your devices safe.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
Star quarterback Preston Stone is back following a broken ankle that short-circuited his 2023 season.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
The successful effort to short-circuit a Pennsylvania court hearing virtually guarantees the issue won’t be heard before Nov. 5, according to an official in the Philadelphia Office of Judicial Records, citing rules of procedure.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 20 Nov. 2024
Advanced Safety Features: Includes overcharge, overheat and short-circuit protection to keep you and your devices safe.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
Star quarterback Preston Stone is back following a broken ankle that short-circuited his 2023 season.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
The successful effort to short-circuit a Pennsylvania court hearing virtually guarantees the issue won’t be heard before Nov. 5, according to an official in the Philadelphia Office of Judicial Records, citing rules of procedure.
—Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-circuit
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Sauer had argued that the continuation of the case, which is currently on appeal, will impede the Republican from carrying out his presidential duties.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Old equipment and years of mergers and acquisitions are likely impeding the ability of telecommunications providers to toss Beijing out of their networks.Sam Sabin, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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Jermaine Johnson’s absence due to a season-ending Achilles injury has hindered the Jets’ pass rush.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Trump frequently criticized Powell during his first term, accusing the Fed of keeping rates too high and hindering economic growth.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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For years, Kazakhstan has worked with Jewish groups to repeal Cold War-era legislation hampering trade with the United States.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Shacks and buildings were left completely destroyed when the cyclone struck the nation hampered by poverty.Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Thomas Parenteau, 60, of Hilliard, was a Columbus-area homebuilder convicted in 2011 on 11 of 13 charges of bank and wire fraud, tax conspiracy, money laundering, conspiracy to obstruct justice and witness tampering.Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 13 Dec. 2024
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Time and again, Israel deliberately obstructed or denied humanitarian aid to Gaza, ignoring pleas from the international community, humanitarian organizations, and even legally binding orders from the International Court of Justice to take immediate steps to avoid genocide.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Reporters circle, looking for a chance to embarrass the military for accepting Black women into its ranks, while male colleagues are openly disrespectful, with Gen. Halt (Dean Norris) setting a contemptuous example from the top.Peter Debruge, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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This could be used improperly to pressure or embarrass the opposing party.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Short-circuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-circuit. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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