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Rewire: meaning, definitions and examples

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rewire

 

[ riหˆwaษชษ™r ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

electrical systems

To rewire means to replace or alter the wiring in an electrical system or device. This can involve updating old wiring to meet current safety standards or modifying the wiring to accommodate new features or devices.

Synonyms

modify, reconfigure, redesign

Examples of usage

  • We need to rewire the house to comply with modern electrical codes.
  • The old electrical panel was so outdated, we had to rewire the entire system.
  • After the renovation, they decided to rewire the kitchen for better lighting.
Context #2 | Verb

mental processes

Rewire can also refer to the process of changing or adapting one's thought patterns or habits. This usage often appears in contexts involving psychology or self-improvement.

Synonyms

reform, reshape, retrain

Examples of usage

  • Mindfulness practices can help you rewire your brain for positivity.
  • To overcome anxiety, you must learn to rewire your thought processes.
  • Therapy can assist individuals in rewiring their mental habits.

Translations

Translations of the word "rewire" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reconfigurar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคจเคƒ เคคเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช neu verdrahten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyambungkan kembali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะฟั–ะดะบะปัŽั‡ะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeล‚ฤ…czyฤ‡ na nowo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†้…็ทšใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท reconfigurer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ recablear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yeniden kablolamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฌ๋ฐฐ์„ ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุนุงุฏุฉ ุชูˆุตูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™eplรฉst

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prepojiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้‡ๆ–ฐ่ฟžๆŽฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preusmeriti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ endurrรฆsa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนั‚ะฐ า›ะพััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฎแƒแƒšแƒ˜ แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒฃแƒœแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yenidษ™n qoลŸmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reconfigurar

Etymology

The term 'rewire' is a compound word formed from the prefix 're-', which means 'again' or 'back', and 'wire', which refers to a thin, flexible strand of metal used to conduct electricity. The use of 'rewire' as a verb became more common with the advances in electrical technology in the late 19th century, coinciding with the expansion of electrical systems in homes and businesses. Originally, it referred strictly to the physical act of replacing or updating wiring, but over time, the term evolved to encompass broader meanings, particularly in psychological and self-help contexts during the late 20th century. The evolution reflects a societal shift towards understanding mental processes as something that can be altered and improved just like physical systems.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,871, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.