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noun [countable] British English pronunciation: circuit /ˈsɜː(r)kɪt/ 
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singularcircuit
pluralcircuits
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  1. 1
    a series of places that are regularly visited by someone involved in a particular activity

    a performer on the New York comedy club circuit

    She has competed in many golf tournaments on the European circuit.

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  4. 4
    a journey all the way around the edge of something
    circuit of:

    We did a quick circuit of the park and then went home.

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