Definition

Having a device that allows electrical current to bypass a part of a circuit.

Example

The new device is shunted to improve its efficiency.

Conversation

Have you seen my new gadget?

Yeah, it looks really cool! What does it do?

It's shunted to help manage the electrical flow.

That's awesome! I could use something like that for my projects.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To move something to a different position or place, often by pushing or forcing it aside.

Example

The train was shunted to a different track to allow the express train to pass.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about how they shunted the train to another track yesterday?

Yeah, I saw that on the news; it caused quite a delay.

I wonder why they had to shunt it in the first place.

Root Explanation

Shunted → The word 'shunted' originates from the verb 'shunt', which is derived from the dialectal English 'shunt' (meaning to push or shove). The term is often used in the context of railways, where it refers to the act of pushing a train or carriage onto a different track. Thus, 'shunted' means pushed or diverted from one path to another.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'shunt' as a way of 'pushing' something aside or onto a different path, which helps you remember that 'shunted' means to have been pushed or diverted.

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