breakerbox
nounUK /ˈbreɪkə bɒks/
US /ˈbreɪkər bɑːks/
A breakerbox is a metal box on a wall that holds the switches that keep the electricity safe in a house.
Dad opened the breakerbox to turn the power back on after the lights went out.
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2. A small box that holds the parts which stop a machine if it breaks.
The engineer checked the breakerbox on the big machine.
3. A container for the switches that control power in a building.
The breakerbox in the school basement is locked.
4. A panel where you can reset the power after it shuts off.
If the toaster trips the power, go find the breakerbox.