wired
ˈwaɪərd
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Definition of wired - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
technologyTECH.USconnected to the internet or onlineTECH.US
  • The cafe is wired for free Wi-Fi.
connected online
2.
emotional stateUSvery nervous or excitedUS
  • He was too wired from the coffee to sleep.
jittery tense
3.
electricalTECH.equipped with wires for electrical connectionTECH.
  • The house is fully wired for electricity.
cabled connected linked
4.
constructionTECH.reinforced or tied with wireTECH.
  • The sculpture was wired for stability.
bound cabled strapped
5.
eavesdroppingTECH.UShaving hidden electronic eavesdropping devicesTECH.US
  • The room was wired to record conversations.
bugged monitored surveilled
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Expressions with wired

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have natural tendency or ability for something
Some people are wired for leadership.
overly anxious or stressed
He was wired to the gills before his big presentation at work.
equipped to produce or transmit sound
The new auditorium is wired for sound.
equipped with wires to send or receive sound signals
Don't worry about audio; it's wired for sound already.
connected to a system of wires
The new office is fully wired up for internet access.

Origin of wired

Old English, wir (metal thread)

Terms with wired included in their meaning

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telecommunications
telephone service installed at one place, usually using a wired line
technology
socket on a device where a wired headset is plugged in
cordless phone
home phone without a wired connection
installation
install wired systems that provide TV or internet services
communication
sending a message through long-distance wired lines
media
system for sending television or radio programs through wired cables to subscribers
telecommunications
delivery of television or media services through wired television networks
technology
telephone service provided through wired lines installed at fixed locations

Examples of wired in a sentence

  • Being wired helps remote workers stay connected.
  • She felt wired after the thrilling movie.
  • The loud music left him wired all night.
  • The office is wired for high-speed internet.
  • Each room is wired with modern lighting systems.
  • The wired fence kept the animals secure.

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  1. French:connecté, nerveux, ...
  2. German:vernetzt, sehr nervös, ...
  3. Italian:collegato, agitato, ...
  4. Spanish:conectado, excitado, ...
  5. Portuguese:conectado, nervoso, ...
  6. Chinese:联网的, 紧张的, ...
  7. Japanese:接続されている, 興奮した, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَّصِل بِالإِنْتَرْنِت, مُتَوَتِّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְרוּשָּׁת, מָתוּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:подключенный, на взводе, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підключений, нервовий, ...
  12. Hindi:ऑनलाइन, उत्तेजित, ...
wire
waɪər
wire: metal conductor carrying electricity
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Definition of wire - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
electricitythin metal thread used for fastening or conducting
  • The wire was used to secure the fence.
cable strand
2.
electricitymetal conductor carrying electricity
  • The wire connects the battery to the motor.
cable conductor
3.
surveillancehidden listening device for surveillance
  • The agent wore a wire to record the meeting.
bug microphone

Verb

tr.
1.
fasteningfasten objects together using thin metal thread
  • He wired the fence to keep it stable.
attach bind tie
2.
electricityequip with electrical wiring
  • They wired the house for electricity.
connect equip install
3.
securityUSinstall surveillance equipmentUS
  • The agent was wired for the operation.
bug monitor tap
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  • wire: metal conductor carrying electricity
    metal conductor carrying electricity

Expressions with wire

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transfer money electronically between accounts
She will wire money to her friend overseas.
connect electrical wires to a device
He wired up the new sound system.
tightrope used in acrobatics high above the ground
The acrobat performed daring stunts on the high wire.
energetic and lively person
At the party, she was the live wire, keeping everyone entertained.
happening at the last possible moment, often with urgency
The game went down to the wire.
continue until the very last possible moment
The game will take it to the wire.

Origin of wire

Old English, wir (metal thread)

Examples of wire in a sentence

  • She tied the package with wire.
  • The electrician replaced the old wire.
  • Birds perched on the high wire.
  • The detective suspected the informant was wearing a wire.
  • During the sting operation, the suspect was caught on wire.
  • The colt surged ahead near the wire.

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  1. French:fil métallique, attacher, ...
  2. German:Draht, verdrahten, ...
  3. Italian:filo metallico, fissare con il filo, ...
  4. Spanish:alambre, asegurar, ...
  5. Portuguese:arame, prender com arame, ...
  6. Chinese:金属丝, 用金属丝固定, ...
  7. Japanese:針金, ワイヤーで固定する, ...
  8. Arabic:سِلْك, رَبَطَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:תִּיל, לִקְשׁוֹר בְּחוּט תַּיִל, ...
  10. Russian:проволока, закрепить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дріт, закріплювати, ...
  12. Hindi:तार, तार से बांधना, ...
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