ブレーカー
also: ブレーカ
Meanings
1
Refers to an electrical safety device that interrupts current flow. Used in household and industrial contexts.
The circuit breaker tripped when the thunder struck.
Please check the breaker capacity before installing the new air conditioner.
Usage patterns
- ブレーカーを上げるto switch the breaker back on
The power went out, so I switched the breaker back on.
- ブレーカーを切るto shut off the breaker
I turned off the breaker before starting the repair work.
- ブレーカーが作動するfor the breaker to trip/activate
The breaker tripped due to an overcurrent.
Expressions
- ブレーカーが落ちるthe circuit breaker trips