1. past tense of short; caused an electrical short circuit
Usage: electrical
2. past tense of short; sold securities one does not own, expecting the price to fall
Usage: finance

1. having an electrical short circuit
Usage: electrical

Examples

• The old wiring shorted and caused a power outage.
• He shorted the stock before the earnings report.
• The shorted appliance stopped working completely.
• She shorted Tesla shares last month.
• The electrician found the shorted wire behind the wall.
• Investors who shorted the company made huge profits.
• The shorted circuit breaker needs to be replaced.