circuit
circuit Lexical Profile
circuit Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A complete and closed path around which a circulating electric current can flow, or a system of electrical conductors and components forming such a path.
"A loose wire in the control panel broke the electrical circuit and shut down the generator."
A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and finishes at the same place.
"The satellites complete a full circuit of the Earth every ninety minutes."
An established series of sporting events, entertainments, or lectures at different venues, or the regular journey made by a judge to hold court in various districts.
"After winning several regional tournaments, she joined the professional tennis circuit."
A closed track used for motor racing or cycling.
"Drivers completed five practice laps around the wet racing circuit before qualifying began."
• verb
To move or travel all the way around a place or area.
"The patrol boat circuited the island twice before returning to the harbor."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French circuit, from Latin circuitus ('a going around'), formed from circum- ('around') and ire ('to go').