wire

UK
/waɪə/
US
/waɪɚ/
wirenoun
wires
pl
UK
/waɪə/
US
/waɪɚ/
Translations
The sculpture was made entirely of wire.
Скульптура была полностью сделана из проволоки.
He received a wire with urgent news.
Он получил телеграмму с срочными новостями.
The electrician installed a new wire in the house.
Электрик установил новый провод в доме.
Additional translations
Definitions
A thin, flexible strand or rod of metal used to bear mechanical loads or electricity.
The electrician used a copper wire to connect the circuit.
A telegraphic message or cablegram.
She received a wire from her friend announcing the good news.
A length of such material used as a structural element, such as in fencing or musical instruments.
The fence was reinforced with barbed wire to keep the animals out.
A hidden listening device used for surveillance.
The detective wore a wire to record the conversation secretly.
wireverb
wired
Past Simple
wired
Past Participle
wiring
Gerund
UK
/ˈwaɪə/
US
/ˈwaɪər/
Translations
The technician will wire the new equipment to the network.
Техник подключит новое оборудование к сети.
She will wire the money to his account.
Она переведет деньги на его счет.
Definitions
To install electrical wiring in a building or device.
The electrician will wire the new house next week.
To send a message or money by telegraph or similar means.
She decided to wire the payment to ensure it arrived on time.
To fasten or secure something with wire.
He wired the fence to keep the animals from escaping.
To equip with electronic listening devices.
The detective was wired to record the conversation secretly.
wireadjective
Attributive use meaning "made of" or "relating to wire" (e.g. "wire fence").
Definitions
Made of or consisting of wire.
They installed a wire fence around the property.
wirepast participle
Definitions
Equipped with electrical wiring or with electronic surveillance devices.
The undercover room was fully wired with hidden microphones.
Slang: Full of nervous energy or hyper-alert, especially after consuming stimulants.
After three espressos, she felt totally wired and couldn’t sit still.