# rewire

> English word · Verb · IPA /ɹiːˈwaɪə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #56,408

## Definitions
1. To replace or reconnect the wires of a device or installation.
2. To change the functionality of something by altering the parameters or logic.

## Etymology
From re- + wire.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/rewire