rewire

[ ree-wahyuhr ]

verb (used with object)

, re·wired, re·wir·ing.

1. to provide with new wiring:

   to rewire a house.

verb (used without object)

, re·wired, re·wir·ing.

1. to install new wiring.

rewire

/ riːˈwaɪə /

verb

1. tr to provide (a house, engine, etc) with new wiring

Derived Forms

• reˈwirable, adjective

Other Words From

• re·wira·ble adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rewire¹

First recorded in 1900–05; re- + wire

Example Sentences

It found that prenatal exposure to THC causes a rewiring of the fetal brain.

From Science Daily

“My brain’s rewired, and I’m scared to make him mad.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I’ve had to rewire exactly what success looks like. I’m working really hard, and I’m showing up, and that matters to me,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times

Brown said the electricity in his house likely needs rewiring.

From Los Angeles Times

Skoulas advised staying away from places where you used to drink regularly while you set new, healthful patterns and rewire your brain.

From Los Angeles Times