fuse
5 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
fuses
plural
fuses
Britannica Dictionary definition of FUSE
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:
a device that causes electricity to stop flowing when a current becomes too strong
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The lights went out when the fuse blew.
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change a fuse
blow a fuse
informal
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to become very angry or upset
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The boss blew a fuse when the shipment didn't arrive on time.
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compare 2fuse
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fuse
/ˈfjuːz/
noun
plural
fuses
2
fuse
/ˈfjuːz/
noun
plural
fuses
Britannica Dictionary definition of FUSE
[count]
1
:
a string that is connected to an explosive device (such as a bomb or firecracker) and that is set on fire to cause the device to explode
2
also US
fuze
:
a mechanical or electrical device that causes a weapon (such as a bomb or torpedo) to explode
a short fuse
informal
◊ If you have a short fuse or you are on a short fuse, you become angry very quickly.
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The boss is known to be on a short fuse.
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compare 1fuse
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fuse
/ˈfjuːz/
verb
fuses;
fused;
fusing
3
fuse
/ˈfjuːz/
verb
fuses;
fused;
fusing
Britannica Dictionary definition of FUSE
1
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to join or become joined because of heat or a chemical reaction
[no object]
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During the reaction the atoms fuse (together).
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The melted metals fused (with each other).
[+ object]
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Particles are fused to form a new compound.
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He fused the wires (together).
2
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to join or combine (different things) together
[+ object]
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His compositions fuse jazz and rhythm and blues elements.
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Their approach fused ideas from several disciplines.
[no object]
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Dreams and reality fuse (together) in her latest film. = Dreams fuse with reality in her latest film.
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British
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to stop working because a fuse has blown
[no object]
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The light fused and left us in the dark.
[+ object]
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I must have fused the light by accident.
