Electrical System (Noun)
Meaning 1
Equipment in a motor vehicle that provides electricity to start the engine and ignite the fuel and operate the lights and windshield wiper and heater and air conditioner and radio.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The car's electrical system was damaged in the accident, causing the headlights to malfunction.
- A dead battery can cause problems with the entire electrical system of a vehicle.
- The electrical system in modern cars is much more complex than it was 20 years ago.
- A short circuit in the electrical system can cause a fire in the vehicle.
- The mechanic checked the electrical system to diagnose the problem with the car's air conditioner.
Meaning 2
Utility that provides electricity.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The electric utility company checks the electrical system before issuing a certificate of occupancy for new buildings.
- The company that provides electricity to our neighborhood upgraded the electrical system last year to reduce power outages.
- Before a smart home device is installed it needs to be ensured that the electrical system of the building can handle it.
- As the electrical system of a house has been damaged in the fire the power company disconnected supply until repairs are completed.
- She had to pay the utility company a large sum to upgrade the electrical system in her old house to ensure it was safe.