re·wire
/rēˈwī(ə)r/
verb
provide (an appliance, building, or vehicle) with new electric wiring.
noun
an instance of rewiring something.
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Sep 1, 2024 · 1. to provide or connect (something) with wire again; especially : to replace the electrical wiring of (something, such as a building or electronic device)
to put a new system of electric wires into a building or machine: You really should have the whole house rewired - the existing wiring isn't safe.
verb (used with object) , re·wired, re·wir·ing. to provide with new wiring: to rewire a house. verb (used without object) , re·wired, re·wir·ing.
to wire again or anew ; specif., a. to put new wires or wiring in or on (a house, motor, etc.) b. to telegraph again
verb provide with new wiring “the university rewired the dormitories when most students brought computers and television sets”
rewire something to put new electrical wires into a building or piece of equipment. The house has been rewired. Topics Engineeringc2, Buildingsc2.
Britannica Dictionary definition of REWIRE. [+ object] : to put new electrical wires in (a building, machine, etc.) He rewired the entire house.
Sep 4, 2024 · to put a new system of electric wires into a building or machine: You really should have the whole house rewired - the existing wiring isn't safe.
re•wire USA pronunciation v., -wired, -wir•ing. v.t.. to provide with new wiring:to rewire a house. v.i.. to install new wiring. re- + wire 1900–05.
verb To provide with new wiring. Rewired the old house. American Heritage To wire again or anew. Webster's New World