Words / B1

SURK-it/ˈsɜːkɪt/

A circuit can be a circular sports route or a path for electricity: a racing circuit; complete a circuit; an electrical circuit. Loop and lap are close in sport (a lap of the track); wiring is the household electrical idea. Circuit training is a gym method with a set of exercises. Short circuit is a dangerous electrical fault. Do not use circuit for any ordinary road — it suggests a designed loop.

Meaning

A circular route, especially in sport; also a path for electricity.

Examples

• “The runners completed one circuit of the track.”
• “The Grand Prix is held at a famous racing circuit.”
• “A short circuit caused the lights to fail in the lab.”

Good to know

racing circuit. electrical circuit / short circuit. Sport twin: lap. Gym: circuit training. Household idea: wiring.

Near in meaning

loop

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