Fuse

/fjuːz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a device that protects an electric circuit by melting and breaking the connection when a current exceeds a certain level.

The fuse in the circuit blew, interrupting the power supply.

a cord or wire that can be ignited to ignite an explosive.

He carefully lit the fuse and ran away just in time.

verb

to join or blend together, usually by melting.

The artist decided to fuse different materials to create a unique sculpture.

to unite closely; to intermingle.

The flavors began to fuse, creating a delicious and unexpected taste.

Late Middle English: from Latin fusio(n-), from fundere ‘to pour’.

fuse together

To join two or more elements into one.

blow a fuse

To become very angry or lose one's temper.

fuse box

A container housing fuses for electrical circuits.

fusion

The process of merging two or more things into one.

fusable

Capable of being fused.

fused

Joined or combined through heat.

To lose one's temper suddenly.

He really fused when he found out the truth.

To mix or blend intensely.

Let's fuse some genres in this music track.