circuit

/ˈsɜrkɪt/
verb
  1. To move around in a circle or along a closed path.
    • Blood circuits through the body via the heart and blood vessels.
    • The water circuits through the cooling system.
    • The air circuits around the room thanks to the fan.
noun
  1. A closed path that electricity flows through, typically made of wires and components.
    • The electrician checked the circuit to find the short.
    • A simple circuit includes a battery, wires, and a light bulb.
    • The power went out because the circuit was overloaded.
  2. A regular journey or route taken by a person or vehicle, especially for work or competition.
    • The mail carrier follows the same circuit every morning.
    • The tennis player travels the international circuit all year.
    • The bus makes a circuit of the neighborhood every hour.
  3. A series of events, performances, or places visited in a regular sequence.
    • The comedian performed on the stand-up circuit for years.
    • She is a well-known speaker on the lecture circuit.
    • The band toured the festival circuit all summer.
  4. A group of sports teams or clubs that compete against each other regularly.
    • He was the champion of the local racing circuit.
    • The golf circuit includes tournaments across the country.
    • The team joined a new circuit for the upcoming season.
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