Meaning of the word hot-wire in English
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hot-wire
US /ˈhɑːt.waɪər/
UK /ˈhɑːt.waɪər/
Verb
1.
to start (an engine or vehicle) by bypassing the normal electrical wiring, typically in order to steal it
Example:
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The thief managed to hot-wire the car in minutes.
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He learned how to hot-wire a car from an old movie.
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