short circuiting
Skipping the process
Short circuiting is bypassing the normal path or process.
In electronics, a short circuit occurs when current flows through an unintended route, often causing damage or failure.
Figuratively, to short-circuit something is to circumvent or skip steps: We short-circuited the approval process by going directly to the CEO.
In programming and logic, short-circuit evaluation stops assessing conditions once the outcome is determined.
Imperfection or blame
- arcCurved line segment
- sparksFiery particles from friction
- overloadBurden beyond capacity
- surgeSudden powerful increase
fuse · breaker · wiring · voltage · current · resistance · grounding · insulation
Lack of success
- breakdownFailure or decomposition
- glitchMinor system fault
- faultImperfection or blame
- defectInherent imperfection or fault
error · flaw · misfire · trip · interruption · crash · freeze · bug
Makeshift bypass of difficulty
- detourAlternate path around obstruction
- shortcutQuicker alternative path
- circumventAvoid by going around
- skipTo deliberately exclude
fault
Imperfection or blame
surge · fuse · breaker · wiring · voltage · current · resistance · grounding · insulation · conductor
failure
Lack of success
defect · error · flaw · misfire · trip · interruption · crash · freeze · bug · snag
workaround
Makeshift bypass of difficulty
- detourAlternate path around obstruction
- shortcutQuicker alternative path
- circumventAvoid by going around
skip · hack · override · loophole · end-run · cheat · expedient
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
shutdown · freeze · meltdown · burnout · overload · trigger · dissociation · fight-or-flight
shock
Violent sudden disturbance
- electrocutionDeath from electrical current
- fireCombustion with flames
- burnsHeat-caused tissue damage
hazard · safety · risk · warning · precaution · emergency · accident · injury · alarm · ignition
short circuitingfollowing through
Completing what was started
due process · going the distance · taking the long way · systematic approach
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