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Definition of rewire

rewire

/ˌriːˈwaɪ.ər/
re · wire
Plural:rewires
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Adjective:rewired
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Past Simple:rewired
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Past Participle:rewired
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Present Participle:rewiring
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• verb

1

To provide a building, vehicle, or electrical appliance with new wiring.

Example

"The electrician had to rewire the entire kitchen to safely accommodate the new modern appliances."

2

To fundamentally alter or restructure the neural pathways, thought processes, or operational patterns of (a brain, person, or system).

Example

"Learning a second instrument can help rewire the brain and improve overall cognitive flexibility."

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• noun

1

British An act or instance of installing new electrical wiring in a building, vehicle, or piece of equipment.

Example

"Because the Victorian house still had its original cables, the surveyor recommended a full rewire before we moved in."

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• Rhymes for rewire

• Nearby Words

rewilding
rewind
rewinder
rewire
reword
rewording
rework

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rewire. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rewire
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