rewire

/ˈrɛwɪr, -ˌwaɪər/

Definitions

1. verb

to replace or repair electric wiring, especially in a building, or to rewire a device or machine

“The electrician was hired to rewire the old house to make it safer and more energy-efficient.”

2. noun

the act of replacing or repairing electric wiring, especially in a building, or the state of being rewired

“The rewiring of the house took several weeks to complete.”

3. verb

to reorganize or restructure something, especially a process or an organization

“The company decided to rewire its management structure to improve efficiency.”

Synonyms

  • reconnect
  • reorganize
  • restructure

Antonyms

  • disable
  • disconnect