wire

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wire

A worker connects a copper wire to an electrical outlet.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A thin, flexible strand of metal: A long, thin piece of metal, often used to conduct electricity or for structural purposes.
    • A telegram: A message sent by telegraph.
    • A finishing line: A wire stretched across the finish line of a racetrack.

  2. Verb:

    • To equip with wires: To install electrical wiring in a building or device.
    • To fasten or secure with wire: To use wire to tie or hold something in place.
    • To send a telegram: To communicate by telegraph.
Examples

  • Noun:

    • The electrician replaced the old copper wire.
    • He received a wire confirming his job offer.
    • The horse was the first to cross the wire.

  • Verb:

    • They need to wire the new office for internet.
    • The gardener wired the young tree to a stake for support.
    • She wired the money to her family overseas.
Advanced Usage

  • "to be down to the wire": To be decided at the very last moment.

    • The election results went down to the wire.

  • "to pull the wires": To control events secretly from behind the scenes.

    • The rumor was that the advisor was pulling the wires.

  • "live wire": An energetic and lively person.

    • The new manager is a real live wire.
Variants and Related Words

  • Wiring (n): A system of wires providing electrical circuits.

    • The house needs new wiring.

  • Wireless (adj/n): Using radio waves instead of wires; a radio.

    • We have a wireless internet connection.

  • Barbed wire (n): Wire with sharp points, used for fences.

  • Chicken wire (n): A light wire netting.
Synonyms
  • Noun (metal strand): Cable, lead, filament.
  • Noun (telegram): Telegraph, cablegram.
  • Verb (equip): Install, connect, electrify.
  • Verb (fasten): Bind, tie, secure.
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Wire up: To connect electrical wires to something.

    • Can you help me wire up this stereo system?

  • Wire into (informal): To start doing something, especially eating, with great energy.

    • He wired into his dinner as soon as it arrived.
Related Idioms

  • Get your wires crossed: To have a misunderstanding due to confused communication.

    • I think we got our wires crossed about the meeting time.

  • Under the wire: Just before a deadline.

    • She submitted her application just under the wire.
wire

A worker connects a copper wire to an electrical outlet.

Noun
  1. a message transmitted by telegraph
  2. the finishing line on a racetrack
  3. a metal conductor that carries electricity over a distance
  4. ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
Verb
  1. equip for use with electricity
    • electrify an appliance
  2. string on a wire
    • wire beads
  3. fasten with wire
    • The columns were wired to the beams for support
  4. send cables, wires, or telegrams
  5. provide with electrical circuits
    • wire the addition to the house

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