Third-person singular simple present indicative form of short circuit

simple past tense and past participle of short circuit

Myopia: impairment of vision's acuity for distant objects. / The propensity of a person to ignore long-term goals in favor of short-term gains.

Near-sighted; myopic; unable to focus on distant objects. / (figuratively) Unable to see long-term objectives; lacking foresight.

In a speedy manner; with dispatch; quickly.

present participle of short circuit

A short vacation or holiday.

A ballot that lists only the major candidates for the major offices, for a voting district.

(US, military slang, historical) A soldier during the Vietnam War who had less than two months to serve. / (military) A person who would not be required to do a difficult or dangerous task.

Easily angered; frequently losing one's temper.