Breaker: meaning, definitions and examples
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breaker
[ ˈbreɪkər ]
circuit
A device that interrupts an electric circuit to prevent excessive current or short circuits.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The circuit breaker tripped when there was a power surge.
- Make sure to reset the breaker after it trips.
person
A person or thing that breaks something, such as a code, record, or barrier.
Synonyms
barrier-breaker, challenger, record-breaker.
Examples of usage
- He was a record breaker in the world of sports.
- The code breaker cracked the security system.
Translations
Translations of the word "breaker" in other languages:
🇵🇹 interruptor
🇮🇳 तोड़ने वाला
🇩🇪 Schalter
🇮🇩 pemutus
🇺🇦 вимикач
🇵🇱 wyłącznik
🇯🇵 ブレーカー
🇫🇷 interrupteur
🇪🇸 interruptor
🇹🇷 kesici
🇰🇷 차단기
🇸🇦 قاطع
🇨🇿 přepínač
🇸🇰 vypínač
🇨🇳 断路器
🇸🇮 stikalo
🇮🇸 rofi
🇰🇿 ажыратқыш
🇬🇪 გამორთველი
🇦🇿 açar
🇲🇽 interruptor
Etymology
The word 'breaker' originated in the 16th century, deriving from the Middle English word 'breker'. It has roots in the Old English word 'brecan', meaning 'to break'. Over the centuries, 'breaker' has evolved to encompass various meanings related to interrupting, breaking, or disrupting, both in the technical and figurative sense.
See also: break, breakable, breakaway, breakdown, breakdowns, breaking, breakthrough, breakthroughs, breakup, outbreak, unbreakable, unbroken.