English Explanatory Dictionary

rewire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To replace or reconnect the wires of a device or installation.
  2. To change the functionality of something by altering the parameters or logic.
noun
  1. The act of replacing the wires of something.

Pronunciation

/ɹiːˈwaɪə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rewire.wav /ˈɹiːwaɪə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rewire2.wav

Word forms

rewire rewires rewiring rewired

Etymology

From re- + wire.

Related words

retool

Derived words

rewirable rewireable rewirer

Translations

French: recâbler Spanish: recablear
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