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circuit-breakers

/ˈsɜːrkɪtˌbreɪkərz/ /ˈsɜːrkətˌbreɪkərz/

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noun

Interruptores automáticos

An electrical switch capable of opening and closing an electrical circuit in all operating conditions, including fault situations.

Examples :

"When the toaster oven short-circuited, the circuit-breakers tripped, cutting off the power to the kitchen outlets. "

Cuando el horno tostador hizo un cortocircuito, los interruptores automáticos se dispararon, cortando la energía a los enchufes de la cocina.

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noun

Medidas de cuarentena, medidas de contención

Quarantine measures intended to prevent spread of pandemics, such as the coronavirus.

Examples :

"To control the rapid spread of the new COVID-19 variant, the government implemented short, sharp circuit-breakers, including school closures and stay-at-home orders, to reduce transmission. "

Para controlar la rápida propagación de la nueva variante de COVID-19, el gobierno implementó medidas de contención cortas y enérgicas, que incluyen el cierre de escuelas y órdenes de quedarse en casa, para reducir la transmisión.

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Instrumentos regulatorios financieros para prevenir caídas del mercado de valores, suspendiendo temporalmente la negociación

A financial regulatory instrument to prevent stock market crashes from occurring, by temporarily shutting down trading to allow accurate information to flow between parties.

Examples :

"When the stock market began to crash rapidly, the exchange triggered the circuit-breakers, halting trading for 15 minutes to calm investors. "

Cuando el mercado de valores comenzó a desplomarse rápidamente, la bolsa activó los instrumentos regulatorios financieros, deteniendo la negociación durante 15 minutos para calmar a los inversores.

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