Blow a fuse

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000628",
  "term": "Blow a fuse",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "To cause a fuse to melt and break an electrical circuit, typically due to an overcurrent condition or a short circuit. This protective action prevents damage to electrical equipment or wiring by interrupting the flow of excessive current. A blown fuse must be replaced with one of the correct rating.",
  "subject": "Electrical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Sicherung durchbrennen",
    "es": "quemar un fusible",
    "fr": "faire sauter un fusible"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/blow-a-fuse/"
}