rewiring
riˈwaɪərɪŋ
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Definition of rewiring - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
connectionthe act of changing the way something is connected
  • The rewiring of the network improved its performance.
reconfiguring reconnecting
2.
electricalthe process of replacing old electrical wires
  • The rewiring of the house took two days.
3.
neurosciencethe process of changing the way the brain functions
  • Therapy can lead to the rewiring of neural pathways.
reprogramming restructuring

Adjective

1.
electricalchanging the wiring or connections
  • The rewiring process improved the building's safety.
reconfiguring reconnecting
2.
brainchanging the brain's connections
  • The therapy focused on rewiring habits for better mental health.
reconfiguring reorganizing restructuring
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Origin of rewiring

English, re- (again) + wiring (installation of wires)

Examples of rewiring in a sentence

  • The rewiring of the circuit was necessary for safety.
  • Rewiring the old building was a major project.
  • The rewiring of the office was completed last week.
  • Meditation aids in the rewiring of the brain.
  • Rewiring can help overcome traumatic experiences.
  • The rewiring project was completed on time.

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  1. French:re-câblage, recâblé, ...
  2. German:Netzwerkneuverkabelung, neu verkabelt, ...
  3. Italian:ricablaggio, di ricablaggio, ...
  4. Spanish:reconexión, reconfigurante, ...
  5. Portuguese:reconfiguração, rearranjo, ...
  6. Chinese:重新配置, 重新布线的, ...
  7. Japanese:再接続, 配線変更の, ...
  8. Arabic:إعادة التوصيل, مجدَّد الأسلاك, ...
  9. Hebrew:חִיוּוּט מֵחָדָשׁ, מְחוּוָט מֵחָדָשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:переподключение, перепрограммирование, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перепідключення, перепроводковий, ...
  12. Hindi:पुनर्संयोजन, पुनर्तारित, ...
rewire
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Definition of rewire - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
modificationchange or adjust something to function differently
  • He had to rewire the robot's circuitry for better performance..
reconfigure reprogram
2.
electricalTECH.replace or reconnect the wires of a deviceTECH.
  • The electrician will rewire the old lamp.
reconnect
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change the way your brain thinks
Meditation can help rewire your brain for better focus.

Origin of rewire

English, re- (again) + wire (to connect with wire)

Examples of rewire in a sentence

  • The technician will rewire the network to improve speed.
  • He decided to rewire the entire house.
  • They need to rewire the circuit for safety.

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  1. French:reconfigurer, recâbler, ...
  2. German:neu verdrahten, neu verkabeln, ...
  3. Italian:ricablare, ...
  4. Spanish:reconfigurar, recablear, ...
  5. Portuguese:religar, substituir os fios, ...
  6. Chinese:重新调整, 重新布线, ...
  7. Japanese:再配線する, 配線し直す, ...
  8. Arabic:أعاد توصيل, أَعَادَ تَوْصِيلَ الأَسْلَاكِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְחַוֵּט מֵחָדָשׁ, לַחְוֵט, ...
  10. Russian:перепрограммировать, переподключать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:перепрограмувати, перепідключити, ...
  12. Hindi:फिर से तार जोड़ना, तार बदलना, ...

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