circuit-breaker
noun
Meaning
- An electrical switch capable of opening and closing an electrical circuit in all operating conditions, including fault situations.
- Quarantine measures intended to prevent spread of pandemics, such as the coronavirus.
- A financial regulatory instrument to prevent stock market crashes from occurring, by temporarily shutting down trading to allow accurate information to flow between parties.
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