circuit

The definition of a circuit is a closed path or a line forming a boundary.

(noun)

An example of circuit is the wires made up of conductors and other components that allow for electricity to travel on wires.
An example of circuit is the path taken by a judge who officates at several courts.

See circuit in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the line or the length of the line forming the boundaries of an area
the area bounded
the act of going around something; course or journey around: the moon's circuit of the earth
1. the regular journey of a person performing certain duties, as of an itinerant preacher or a judge holding court at designated places
2. the district periodically traveled through in the performance of such duties
3. the route traveled
☆ the judicial district of a U.S. Court of Appeals
1. a number of associated theaters at which plays, movies, etc. are shown in turn
2. a group of nightclubs, resorts, etc. at which entertainers appear in turn
3. ☆ a sequence of contests or matches held at various places, in which a particular group of athletes compete; also, an association or league of athletic teams: the professional bowlers' circuit
Elec.
1. a complete or partial path over which current may flow
2. any hookup, wiring, etc. that is connected into this path, as for radio, television, or sound reproduction

Origin: ME < OFr < L circuitus, a going around, circuit < circumire < circum (see circum-) + ire, to go: see year

intransitive verb

to go in a circuit

transitive verb

to make a circuit about

Related Forms:

See circuit in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. A closed, usually circular line that goes around an object or area.
b. The region enclosed by such a line. See Synonyms at circumference.
a. A path or route the complete traversal of which without local change of direction requires returning to the starting point.
b. The act of following such a path or route.
c. A journey made on such a path or route.
Electronics
a. A closed path followed or capable of being followed by an electric current.
b. A configuration of electrically or electromagnetically connected components or devices.
a. A regular or accustomed course from place to place; a round: a salesperson on the Detroit-Minneapolis-Chicago circuit; a popular speaker on the lecture circuit.
b. The area or district thus covered, especially a territory under the jurisdiction of a judge in which periodic court sessions are held.
a. An association of theaters in which plays, acts, or films move from theater to theater for presentation.
b. A group of nightclubs, show halls, or resorts at which entertainers appear in turn.
c. An association of teams or clubs.
d. A series of competitions held in different places.