Meaning Of The Word Shunt

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What's The Definition Of Shunt?

shunt
If a person or thing is shunted somewhere, they are moved or sent there, usually because someone finds them inconvenient.

shunt in American English
the act of shunting
to move or turn to one side; turn aside or out of the way
adjective: being, having, or operating by means of a shunt
noun: the act of shunting; shift
transitive verb: to shove or turn (someone or something) aside or out of the way

shunt in British English
noun: the act or an instance of shunting
verb: to turn or cause to turn to one side; move or be moved aside

shunt in Electrical Engineering
noun: A shunt is any component connected in parallel. A current shunt is a device for altering the amount of electric current flowing through a piece of apparatus, such as a galvanometer.

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