Rewire
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹiːˈwaɪə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Rewire is a verb meaning To replace or reconnect the wires of a device or installation.
Meaning
To replace or reconnect the wires of a device or installation.
More Meanings
- To change the functionality of something by altering the parameters or logic.
- The act of replacing the wires of something.
Example Sentences
I had to rewire the circuit where the old wires had shorted out.
The electrician said that we couldn't add a new outlet without rewiring.
During those overhauls the locomotives were also rewired, updated, and had any corrosion dealt with.
When our companies merged, I rewired our payment processing system to handle their invoices as well.
Word Forms
- rewires
- rewiring
- rewired
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reconnect, rework, replumb, refit, recable, repipe.
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