Open Circuit (Noun)
Meaning
An incomplete electrical circuit in which no current flows.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The open circuit in the wiring prevented the lights from turning on.
- When the switch is in the off position, it creates an open circuit that stops the flow of electricity.
- The electrician checked the circuit breaker and found that it had tripped, creating an open circuit.
- The open circuit in the toaster's heating element made it impossible to toast bread.
- The faulty wire created an open circuit, making it impossible for the phone to charge.