Meaning 1neutral; technical · 82%
A device that interrupts an electric circuit during an overload or short circuit.
Natural examples
Die Sicherung ist durchgebrannt, deshalb ist das Licht aus.
The fuse blew, so the lights are off.
Bitte schalte den Strom aus, bevor du die Sicherung wechselst.
Please turn off the power before changing the fuse.
Der Techniker prüft jede Sicherung im Sicherungskasten.
The technician checks every fuse in the breaker box.
Usage note
Sicherung is feminine. In electrical contexts it means a fuse; elsewhere it can mean protection or securing something.
Mini-lesson: Sicherung
A device that interrupts an electric circuit during an overload or short circuit. Sicherung is feminine. In electrical contexts it means a fuse; elsewhere it can mean protection or securing something.
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