shorted
word · lemma: short
Definition
'Shorted' means either (1) to have sold an asset hoping its price will go down (finance), or (2) to have caused an electrical short circuit (electronics).
Usage & Nuances
Highly technical or business-focused. In finance: 'shorted' is the past form of 'short,' meaning to bet against a stock or asset. In electronics: 'shorted' means something has experienced a short circuit. Not used for physical length. Common collocations: 'shorted a stock,' 'the wires shorted.' Distinct from 'short' (adjective) meaning 'not long.'
Example Sentences
After I shorted the company, their earnings report surprised everyone with big profits.
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He shorted the stock, hoping the price would drop.
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The wire shorted and started to smoke.
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A lot of investors shorted GameStop in 2021, but the price went up instead.
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Be careful with these old wires—they could easily get shorted if they touch each other.
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The TV stopped working because it shorted during a storm.
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