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Italian to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Computers (general) | | Italian term or phrase: sezionatore | Dear folks,
Would it be fair to translate 'sezionatore' as a circuit breaker in this case?
L’accensione e lo spegnimento del PC dovrà avvenire esclusivamente tramite l’interruttore generale di linea (o eventuale sezionatore).
Many thanks in advance for any suggestions! |
| | | (main) switch | Explanation:
I wouldn't call this a circuit breaker
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Note added at 21 hrs (2010-05-21 06:43:34 GMT)
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I would say line switch for the first, and main switch for the second. A circuit breaker is actually a switch that acts when there is a circuit fault, such as a short. Though it is not necessarily important, and I would not wish to undermine Earnest's reasoning, this was mine, in that you asked. |
| Selected response from:
 Cedric Randolph
Italy
Local time: 19:44
| Grading comment Yes line/main switch is what I went for eventually. Thanks again Cedric!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer |
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1 hr confidence:   circuit breaker
Explanation:
since interruttore principlale is on the PC while circuit breaker is located away and as the text suggests as an alternative
| Being Earnest
Italy
Local time: 19:44
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 8
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| | Notes to answerer
Asker: Thanks Earnest, I think you must be right!
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| May 25, 2010 - Changes made by Cedric Randolph: | | Created KOG entry | KudoZ term => KOG term |
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