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wire `noun` [ wʌɪə ]

• metal drawn out into the form of a thin flexible thread or rod.

• "a coil of copper wire"

• an electronic listening device that can be concealed on a person.

• "an undercover police informer who was wearing a wire"

• a telegram or cablegram.

wire `verb`

• install electric circuits or wires in.

• "wiring a plug"

• provide, fasten, or reinforce with wires.

• "they wired his jaw"

• send a telegram or cablegram to.

• "she wired her friend for advice"

• snare (an animal) with wire.

• obstruct (a ball, shot, or player) by a hoop.

Origin: Old English wīr ; of Germanic origin, probably from the base of Latin viere ‘plait, weave’.

by wire

• by telegraph.
"he conducted business by wire"

down to the wire

• used to denote a situation whose outcome is not decided until the very last minute.
"it was probable that the test of nerves would go down to the wire"

the straight wire

• the honest truth.
"you'll remember what I say and know it's the straight wire"

under the wire

• at the last possible opportunity; just in time.
"the team got into the playoffs just under the wire"

wire-to-wire

• from start to finish.
"he may not have what it takes to lead from wire-to-wire"

wire noun [ wʌɪə ]