loose connection

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an electrical or physical connection that is not secure

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Examples (10)

  • The flickering light was caused by a loose connection in the switch.
  • If your speaker is crackling, the first thing to check for is a loose connection in the cable.
  • A loose connection on the network card was making his internet drop out intermittently.
  • The mechanic quickly identified a loose connection to the battery terminal as the source of the problem.
  • We discovered a loose connection in the plumbing, which was causing the slow leak under the sink.
  • Never ignore a loose connection; it can be a serious fire hazard.
  • The IT support person told me the issue was simply a loose connection and it was an easy fix.
  • Before we seal the wall, we need to double-check every wire for any loose connection.
  • After hours of troubleshooting, he finally realized that a single loose connection was responsible for the entire system failure.
  • Could a loose connection explain why the monitor randomly turns off?