kurz|schließen
Translation
to short-circuit, to jump to conclusions, to hot-wire
Examples
Ein defektes Kabel kann die Elektronik kurzschließen.
A faulty cable can short-circuit the electronics.
Man sollte nicht kurzschließen und voreilige Schlüsse ziehen.
One shouldn't jump to conclusions and draw hasty inferences.
Die Diebe haben das Auto kurzgeschlossen.
The thieves hot-wired the car.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) kurzschließen to short-circuit sth. Be careful not to kurzschließen the battery.
((sth.)) kurzschließen to hot-wire sth. He kurzgeschlossen the car to escape.
kurzschließen to jump to conclusions Let's not kurzschließen and assume the worst.
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Etymology
Composed of 'kurz' (short) and 'schließen' (to close, connect). The idea is 'closing' a circuit via a 'short' path.
Memory Tips
Visualize a 'short' wire 'closing' a connection where it shouldn't, causing a short-circuit. This idea of a shortcut also applies to the figurative meaning of jumping to conclusions.