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wire
The term evokes a sense of tension and connectivity. In its physical sense, it suggests a narrow, rigid yet flexible line that serves as a conduit for power or a binding constraint. It carries a clinical or industrial feeling, often associated with infrastructure and hardware.
In modern slang and psychological contexts, the word shifts toward neurological or emotional states. Being wired implies a state of high agitation, caffeine-induced energy, or intense nervousness, mimicking the rapid electrical pulses that travel through a physical wire.
Countable when referring to a single physical strand or a specific electronic cable. Uncountable when referring to the general material or the system of electrical installation in a house.
Meanings
A thin, flexible strand of metal used to carry electricity or tie things together.
The lamp is connected by a thick copper wire.
To install electrical wiring in a building or device.
The electrician spent the day wiring the new kitchen.
Examples
The lamp is connected by a thick copper wire.
The electrician spent the day wiring the new kitchen.
I will wire the funds to your account tomorrow morning.
The patient was wired to a heart monitor during the test.
Phrasal Verbs
wire up
to connect a system or device with electrical wires
The technician spent three hours wiring up the sound system for the concert.
wire in
to integrate a component into an existing electrical circuit
The new security sensors were wired in during the building renovation.