Pronunciation: /waɪər/
noun a slender rod or filament of drawn metal
A1 The wire is used to connect the speakers to the stereo.
A2 She fixed the broken wire in the lamp with a new one.
B1 The electrician needs to replace the old wiring in the house.
B2 The wire mesh fence was put up to keep the animals out of the garden.
C1 The telecommunications company installed fiber optic wires for faster internet speeds.
C2 The intricate wire sculpture was displayed in the art gallery for all to admire.
verb to fasten, bind, or connect with wire
A1 She learned how to wire a plug in her DIY class.
A2 The electrician showed me how to wire the new light fixture.
B1 He wire transferred the money to his friend in another country.
B2 The technician was able to wire the alarm system in just a few hours.
C1 The engineer had to wire the complex circuit to ensure proper functioning.
C2 The IT specialist wirelessly connected all the devices in the office network.
formal The electrician carefully connected the wires to ensure a secure connection.
informal I need to fix the wire that's hanging loose in the backyard.
slang Let's ditch this place and hit the wire before anyone notices.
figurative His emotions were like a tangled wire, difficult to unravel and make sense of.
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