wire

noun
UK: /ˈwaɪər/
US: /ˈwaɪər/

  1. A thin, flexible strand of metal, typically used to carry electrical current or for mechanical support.

    1. The wire is very thin, so be careful with it. [ ] [ ]
    2. Technicians use a special wire to connect the circuit board components. [ ] [ ]

  2. A message sent by telegraph or electronic means.

    1. I'll send a wire to let them know I'm coming. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company received a wire confirming the details of the transaction. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cable transfer send telegram strand
wire verb

  1. To fasten, bind, or support with wire.

    1. Let's wire the fence to the post for extra support. [ ] [ ]
    2. They had to wire the broken pieces together until a replacement arrived. [ ] [ ]

  2. To send a message by telegraph or electronic transfer.

    1. Please wire the money to my account as soon as possible. [ ] [ ]
    2. The funds were wired immediately after the contract was signed yesterday. [ ] [ ]
wire adjective

  1. Equipped or fitted with wires.

    1. The lab is wire free, using wireless tech instead. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our new office is fully wire managed to improve the aesthetics of it. [ ] [ ]
wire transitive-verb

  1. Send (money) electronically via bank.

    1. Please wire the funds before the end of business today. [ ] [ ]
    2. I need to wire money to my son who is traveling overseas this summer. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "wire" in English means: A thin, flexible strand of metal, typically used to carry electrical current or for mechanical support., A message sent by telegraph or electronic means..

The phonetic transcription of "wire" is /ˈwaɪər/ in British English and /ˈwaɪər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wire": cable, transfer, send, telegram, strand.

Example usage of "wire": "The wire is very thin, so be careful with it.". More examples on the page.