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Wire
01
a piece of metal formed into a thin and flexible thread
02
a long and thin piece of metal that carries an electric current
Examples
The electrician installed new wire to ensure the lights functioned properly.
The wire in the circuit was damaged, causing a power failure.
03
a message transmitted by telegraph
04
the finishing line on a racetrack
to wire
01
to electronically transfer money from one bank account to another
Examples
The bank charges a fee when you wire money abroad.
After selling the car, he wired the money to his savings account.
02
to connect or provide with wires or electrical cables
03
send cables, wires, or telegrams
04
fasten with wire
05
equip for use with electricity
06
string on a wire
07
to set up or program someone or something in a way that naturally inclines them toward a particular behavior, response, or way of thinking
Ditransitive: to wire sb to do sth
Examples
From a young age, he was wired to be curious and always asked questions about how things worked.
Her upbringing in a competitive household wired her to strive for excellence in everything she did.
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