circuit
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈsɜːrkɪt/
KK: /ˈsɜrkɪt/
noun
Definition
A closed path that goes around an object or area, often used in contexts like electricity or travel routes.
Example
The marathon runners completed a circuit around the park.
Conversation
Have you ever been on the comedy club circuit?
No, I haven't, but it sounds fun!
Yeah, I heard there's a great atmosphere on the circuit.
I would love to check it out sometime; it must be exciting to see different acts.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
loop
route
path
Antonyms
straight
line
disorder
transitive verb
Definition
To create a closed path for electricity or signals to flow through.
Example
The engineer decided to circuit the new design to improve efficiency.
Tense Forms
Past: circuit
Past Participle: circuit
Conversation
Did you know that you can circuit the whole city in just one day?
Really? That sounds like an adventure!
Yeah, it's a great way to see all the highlights.
Root Explanation
Circuit → It is formed from "circus" (from Latin *circus*, meaning circle or ring) and "-it" (a suffix used to form nouns). The word "circuit" refers to a path that is circular or a route that goes around something.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'circle' ('circus') when you remember that a circuit is a path that goes around.
Visually Confused Words
subcircuit
noncircuit