Wire (Verb)

Meaning ¹

String on a wire; "wire beads".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Hypernyms

• Thread
• Draw

Related Words

• Wire (noun)

Meaning ²

Provide with electrical circuits; "wire the addition to the house".

Classification

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

Hypernyms

• Fit
• Outfit
• Fit Out

Related Words

• Wirer (noun)
• Wiring (noun)
• Wire (noun)

Meaning ³

Equip for use with electricity; "electrify an appliance".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Examples

• The engineer was responsible for wiring the new building with state-of-the-art electrical systems.
• A licensed electrician will wire the appliances to be installed in the renovated kitchen.
• The company specializes in wiring homes for smart home devices.
• The electrician spent hours wiring the new elevator, ensuring its safe operation.
• The construction team worked on wiring the stadium with high-capacity outlets for concerts.

Synonyms

• Electrify

Hypernyms

• Adapt

Related Words

• Wirer (noun)
• Wiring (noun)
• Wire (noun)

Meaning ⁴

Fasten with wire; "The columns were wired to the beams for support".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Antonyms

• Unwire

Hypernyms

• Secure
• Fix

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• Wire (noun)

Meaning ⁵

Send cables, wires, or telegrams.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Cable
• Telegraph

Hypernyms

• Telecommunicate

Related Words

• Wirer (noun)
• Wire (noun)