to hot-wire
Pronunciation
/hˈɑːtwˈaɪɚ/
British pronunciation
/hˈɒtwˈaɪə/

Definition & Meaning of "hot-wire"in English

to hot-wire
01

to start a car's engine without the key by using the wires attached to it

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Examples
The thief attempted to hot-wire the car, bypassing the ignition system to steal the vehicle.
Mechanics demonstrated how to safely hot-wire an engine for educational purposes, emphasizing the importance of following legal procedures.
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