fuse Synonyms
Another word for fuse
• verb (Context 1)
To join, blend, or coalesce physically or figuratively to form a single entity.
"The composer managed to blend traditional folk melodies with modern orchestral arrangements."
• noun (Context 2)
A length of combustible cord or material lit to convey flame and detonate an explosive device or firework after a delay.
"The pyrotechnician carefully checked the length of the wick before preparing the holiday fireworks display."
• verb (Context 3)
To melt or join a material or object by the application of intense heat.
"The glassblower used a high-temperature torch to weld the two colored glass rods together."
• verb (Context 4)
To stop working or cause an electrical circuit or appliance to stop working because a fuse has melted.
"All the lights in the hallway fused when water leaked into the outdoor socket."
Opposites of fuse
The opposite of fuse shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: