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Definition wire in American English

wire verb

[transitive] verb
/waɪr/
1

to connect a piece of electrical equipment to something, or to connect the wires inside a piece of equipment

Example

The kids are taught how to wire a plug.

Example

The patients are wired up to various machines for tests.

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2

to join things together using wire

Example

Doctors will wire the sections of broken bone together.

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3

to send money directly from one bank to another using an electronic system

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3.1

to send a telegram to someone

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4

to hide a piece of equipment somewhere that allows conversations to be heard secretly

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Definition wire in American English