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Electrocute Meaning in English

word

ˌɪˈɫɛktɹəkˌjut
ih-LEK-truh-kyoot
ɪlˈɛktɹəkjˌuːt
ih-LEK-truh-KYOOT

التعريف

To seriously injure or kill someone by causing electricity to pass through their body.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Usually used in the passive voice: 'He was electrocuted.' Can refer to accidental injury or death by electricity. Not used for mild electric shocks; those are called 'electric shocks' or 'shocked.'

جمل نموذجية

If you touch a live wire, you could electrocute yourself.

basic

He was electrocuted while fixing the light.

basic

Do not use electrical devices near water or you might electrocute someone.

basic

The technician accidentally electrocuted himself at work.

natural

People often get electrocuted during storms when power lines fall.

natural

Be careful, or you might accidentally electrocute your pet by leaving wires exposed.

natural