[{"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["Also called short .an abnormal, usually unintentional condition of relatively low resistance between two points of different potential in a circuit, usually resulting in a flow of excess current."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["Electricity.to make (an appliance, switch, etc.) inoperable by establishing a short circuit in.to carry (a current) as a short circuit.", "to make (an appliance, switch, etc.) inoperable by establishing a short circuit in.", "to carry (a current) as a short circuit.", "to bypass, impede, hinder, or frustrate:Bad weather short-circuited my vacation plans."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["Electricity.to form a short circuit or become inoperable due to a short circuit."]}]