Pronunciation: /fjuz/

Definitions of fuse

noun a tube-shaped device that contains gunpowder and is lit to explode a bomb or firework

Example Sentences

A1 I need a fuse for the light bulb.

A2 The fuse in the electrical box blew out.

B1 Make sure to replace the fuse if it's broken.

B2 The mechanic had to replace the fuse in the car's engine.

C1 The fuse in the power grid failed, causing a blackout.

C2 The scientist used a special type of fuse in the experiment to control the reaction.

verb to join or blend together by melting or by force

Example Sentences

A1 I fused the two wires together to create a stronger connection.

A2 She fused the ingredients together to make a delicious soup.

B1 The artist fused different styles of music to create a unique sound.

B2 The company decided to fuse their two departments together for better efficiency.

C1 The scientist fused the elements in the lab to create a new compound.

C2 The chef was able to fuse traditional and modern cooking techniques seamlessly in his dishes.

Examples of fuse in a Sentence

formal The electrician had to replace the blown fuse in the circuit breaker.

informal I think we blew a fuse when we plugged in too many appliances at once.

slang I need to find a way to fuse my love for music and my passion for photography.

figurative The artist was able to fuse traditional techniques with modern styles in his latest masterpiece.

Grammatical Forms of fuse

past tense

fused

plural

fuses

comparative

more fused

superlative

most fused

present tense

fuse

future tense

will fuse

perfect tense

have fused

continuous tense

is fusing

singular

fuse

positive degree

fuse

infinitive

to fuse

gerund

fusing

participle

fusing

Origin and Evolution of fuse

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'fuse' originated from the Latin word 'fusus' which means to pour or melt.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a device that melts to break an electric circuit in case of excess current, the word 'fuse' has evolved to also mean a device that ignites explosives or a cord of readily combustible material used to ignite a charge.