circuit

cir·cuit Audio Help (sûr'kĭt) Pronunciation Key

n.

1. A closed, usually circular line that goes around an object or area.
2. The region enclosed by such a line. See Synonyms at circumference.
3. A path or route the complete traversal of which without local change of direction requires returning to the starting point.
4. The act of following such a path or route.
5. A journey made on such a path or route.
6. A closed path followed or capable of being followed by an electric current.
7. A configuration of electrically or electromagnetically connected components or devices.
8. A regular or accustomed course from place to place; a round: a salesperson on the Detroit-Minneapolis-Chicago circuit; a popular speaker on the lecture circuit.
9. The area or district thus covered, especially a territory under the jurisdiction of a judge in which periodic court sessions are held.
10. An association of theaters in which plays, acts, or films move from theater to theater for presentation.
11. A group of nightclubs, show halls, or resorts at which entertainers appear in turn.
12. An association of teams or clubs.
13. A series of competitions held in different places.
1. A path or route the complete traversal of which without local change of direction requires returning to the starting point.
2. The act of following such a path or route.
3. A journey made on such a path or route.
4. A closed path followed or capable of being followed by an electric current.
5. A configuration of electrically or electromagnetically connected components or devices.
6. A regular or accustomed course from place to place; a round: a salesperson on the Detroit-Minneapolis-Chicago circuit; a popular speaker on the lecture circuit.
7. The area or district thus covered, especially a territory under the jurisdiction of a judge in which periodic court sessions are held.
8. An association of theaters in which plays, acts, or films move from theater to theater for presentation.
9. A group of nightclubs, show halls, or resorts at which entertainers appear in turn.
10. An association of teams or clubs.
11. A series of competitions held in different places.
Electronics
1. A closed path followed or capable of being followed by an electric current.
2. A configuration of electrically or electromagnetically connected components or devices.
3. A regular or accustomed course from place to place; a round: a salesperson on the Detroit-Minneapolis-Chicago circuit; a popular speaker on the lecture circuit.
4. The area or district thus covered, especially a territory under the jurisdiction of a judge in which periodic court sessions are held.
5. An association of theaters in which plays, acts, or films move from theater to theater for presentation.
6. A group of nightclubs, show halls, or resorts at which entertainers appear in turn.
7. An association of teams or clubs.
8. A series of competitions held in different places.
1. A regular or accustomed course from place to place; a round: a salesperson on the Detroit-Minneapolis-Chicago circuit; a popular speaker on the lecture circuit.
2. The area or district thus covered, especially a territory under the jurisdiction of a judge in which periodic court sessions are held.
3. An association of theaters in which plays, acts, or films move from theater to theater for presentation.
4. A group of nightclubs, show halls, or resorts at which entertainers appear in turn.
5. An association of teams or clubs.
6. A series of competitions held in different places.
1. An association of theaters in which plays, acts, or films move from theater to theater for presentation.
2. A group of nightclubs, show halls, or resorts at which entertainers appear in turn.
3. An association of teams or clubs.
4. A series of competitions held in different places.

intr. & tr.v. cir·cuit·ed, cir·cuit·ing, cir·cuits
To make a circuit or circuit of.

[Middle English, circumference, from Old French, from Latin circuitus, a going around, from past participle of circumīre, to go around : circum-, circum- + īre, to go; see ei- in Indo-European roots.]

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