Home & Housing

Circuit breaker

ˈsɜːrkɪt ˈbreɪkər

noun

What does Circuit breaker mean?

The switch panel controlling home electricity.

Example sentence

"Reset the circuit breaker if an outlet stops working."

American usage tip

The breaker box is usually in the basement or garage.

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