And when her options shrink almost to none, she short-circuits; the seductive tarantella she dances to keep Torvald from reading a fateful letter becomes a kind of seizure.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/09/theater/a-dolls-house-review-jessica-chastain.html

But perhaps it is not surprising given how Trump short-circuits journalistic logic.

Source: https://www.niemanlab.org/2023/12/this-time-journalists-will-stand-up-to-trump-no-really/

This can damage the battery, reduce its lifespan, decrease its overall performance, and cause short-circuits that could lead to fire or explosion.

Source: https://thenextweb.com/news/new-discovery-could-lead-faster-charging-longer-range-evs