to miswire
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To connect wires or parts wrongly so something stops working properly
- verb
- /ˌmɪsˈwaɪər/
- Specialized
:
cablear incorrectamente
- If you miswire the circuit, the lights may not turn on.
Examples
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He realized he had miswired the thermostat, causing the heater to malfunction.
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What asshole would miswire a pa system?
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And, well, miswired, they can burn down one's house.
Blog text (20) -
Jose crossed his tattooed arms on the table in front of him, bowed his head, and began to sob, while Bill, that miswired fuck, ran out the front door and attacked a parking meter, kicking and punching it until Ray Ray screamed at him to stop.
Fiction book (2000) -
Make sure you don't miswire the connections when installing the new stereo system.
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Etymology
Miswire comes from mis- 'wrong' plus wire, and you can see mis- in words like mistake. To miswire something is to connect its wires the wrong way, which is why the device will not work or may be damaged.