ngắt mạch
Definition
- Verb:
- To break a circuit / to interrupt a circuit: The primary meaning of "ngắt mạch" is to stop the flow of electricity in a circuit by creating an open point, thereby turning off an electrical device or system.
- To cut off a sequence / to interrupt a process: In a broader, metaphorical sense, "ngắt mạch" can mean to abruptly stop or disrupt a continuous process, sequence of thoughts, or activity.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Anh phải ngắt mạch điện trước khi sửa chữa. (You must break the circuit before repairing it.)
- Tiếng chuông báo cháy ngắt mạch suy nghĩ của tôi. (The fire alarm interrupted my train of thought.)
Advanced Usage
- "ngắt mạch cảm xúc": to break the emotional flow.
- Câu nói đột ngột của anh ấy ngắt mạch cảm xúc của mọi người. (His sudden statement broke the emotional flow for everyone.)
Variants and Related Words
- Công tắc / Thiết bị ngắt mạch (n): switch / circuit breaker (the physical device used to "ngắt mạch").
- Hãy gạt công tắc để ngắt mạch. (Please flip the switch to break the circuit.)
Synonyms
- Disconnect: to detach from an electrical supply.
- Interrupt: to stop the continuous progress of an activity or process.
- Cut off: to stop the operation or flow of something.
Related Technical Terms
- Ngắn mạch (v): to short-circuit. This is a different fault condition where current takes an unintended path of low resistance, as opposed to intentionally breaking the circuit with "ngắt mạch".
- Để hai dây điện chạm nhau sẽ gây ra hiện tượng ngắn mạch. (Letting two wires touch will cause a short-circuit.)