wire

Middle English (via Old English and Old Norse) related to the term for metal thread.

NOUN (1)
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cable technical / thread / metal thread
Synonyms cable technical , thread
Antonyms cord

A wire is a thin, flexible strand or rod of metal used to conduct electricity or signals, and is often referred to in various contexts such as telecommunications and electronics. It can also refer to a type of thread made of metal.

plural
wires
  • I need to buy some wire to repair the fence. — フェンスを修理するために ワイヤー を買う必要があります。
  • The wire connects the device to the power source. — ワイヤー はデバイスを電源に接続しています。
VERB (1)
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connect / link / to install wiring untranslatable (The verb 'wire' often means to install electrical connections, which is a specific action not captured in a single word.)
Synonyms connect , link
Antonyms disconnect

To wire means to connect electrical components or devices, often involving the installation of wiring for electricity or communications. This term specifically relates to technical work that is crucial for operational functionality.

regular
gerund past
wiring wired
  • He will wire the new lighting system in the office tomorrow. — 彼は明日オフィスの新しい照明システムを 配線 します。
  • They decided to wire the speakers for better sound quality. — より良い音質のためにスピーカーを 配線 することに決めました。