More specifically, a circuit breaker that automatically breaks overcurrent conditions; a type of overcurrent protective device.
Synonym of trading curb
An electrical switch capable of opening and closing an electrical circuit in all operating conditions, including fault situations.
Quarantine measures intended to prevent spread of pandemics, such as the coronavirus.
A device, mechanism or measure designed to make something fail-safe.
To compensate automatically, in the event of a failure.
To make a device or mechanism fail-safe, or to add a fail-safe device or mechanism to an existing system.
That does not cause undue damage in the event of failure.
Designed to shut off for safety if an emergency occurs.