Word
cabling
Phoneticsca·bling
UK/kˈeɪblɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. wires and cables put in a building to carry electricity or signals. You use this word for internet, phone, and power lines inside walls.
n. a system of cables installed to carry power or data within a building or area. Often covers both the wires themselves and the work of fitting them.
Examples
“The new house needs better cabling for the internet.”
“The electrician checks the office cabling before the computers arrive.”
“After the fire, engineers replaced the damaged cabling throughout the historic theatre without disturbing its original plasterwork.”
Examples
simple
“The new house needs better cabling for the internet.”
contextual
“The electrician checks the office cabling before the computers arrive.”
complex
“After the fire, engineers replaced the damaged cabling throughout the historic theatre without disturbing its original plasterwork.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “cabling” in context.
Verb
01. cabling connects
“High-speed cabling connects all the workstations to the central server.”
noun + verb
02. cabling runs
“The cabling runs through a series of protective metal pipes.”
noun + verb
03. conceal cabling
“Plastic trunking was used to conceal cabling along the baseboards.”
verb + noun
04. install cabling
“Technicians will arrive tomorrow to install cabling for the new internet service.”
verb + noun
05. replace cabling
“The old copper cabling needs to be replaced with modern fiber optics.”
verb + noun
06. route cabling
“Engineers carefully routed the cabling through the ceiling voids.”
verb + noun
Adjective
07. internal cabling
“The internal cabling was damaged during the office renovation.”
adj + noun
08. redundant cabling
“The server room uses redundant cabling to ensure the network stays online if a wire fails.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. bundle of cabling
“He tied the bundle of cabling together to keep the workspace tidy.”
noun + prep + noun
10. network of cabling
“A complex network of cabling is hidden behind the walls of the smart home.”
noun + prep + noun
11. cabling for the network
“We are still waiting for the contractor to finish the cabling for the network.”
12. exposed length of cabling
“The safety inspector flagged an exposed length of cabling in the hallway.”
Real-World Examples
“You might need to get creative with cabling to get your router in a better place, but it will be worth the effort.” “Mayor Filippo Tripoli was caught off guard last December when Telecom Italia reached out to discuss cabling his Sicilian town.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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