circuit breaker
noun/ˈsɜːkɪt breɪkə(r)/
/ˈsɜːrkɪt breɪkər/
- a device that will stop an electric current if it becomes dangerousTopics Engineeringc2
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- a short period during which laws are in place to limit people's movements, especially to require most people to stay at home in order to stop the spread of disease
- The four-week circuit breaker will come into force tomorrow with the closure of pubs, bars, restaurants and non-essential shops.
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