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wired

adj.
US //ˈwaɪɝd// UK //wˈaɪəd// wired
  1. 1 connected by cables (adj.)
    B1 Intermediate

    connected to a power source or a network using physical wires or cables.

    equipped with or connected by electrical or electronic wires for power or data transmission.

    Example

    A wired internet connection is usually faster and more stable than Wi-Fi.

    Example

    The technician ensured the entire office was wired for high-speed data before the new servers were installed.

    Usage

    Often used in contrast with 'wireless' or 'Wi-Fi'.

  2. 2 excited or overstimulated (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Informal

    feeling very excited, nervous, or full of energy, often from too much caffeine or lack of sleep.

    experiencing a state of high nervous energy or overstimulation, typically due to stimulants or stress.

    Example

    I drank three cups of coffee and now I feel completely wired.

    Example

    After working through the night on the project, the team appeared wired and exhausted during the final presentation.

    Teacher's tip

    Commonly used to describe the 'jittery' feeling after drinking too much coffee or energy drinks.

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  1. 3 online or connected (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Informal Computing

    connected to the internet or very involved in modern technology.

    integrated into a digital network or the internet; culturally attuned to digital technology.

    Example

    Today's wired generation expects to have internet access everywhere they go.

    Example

    The magazine focuses on how the wired world is changing the way we handle international commerce and personal privacy.

  2. 4 containing hidden microphones (adj.)
    C1 Advanced Informal

    having hidden recording devices or microphones placed in a room or on a person.

    equipped with concealed electronic eavesdropping devices for surveillance purposes.

    Example

    The police made sure the informant was wired before he met with the suspects.

    Example

    The detectives suspected the office was wired, so they conducted their most sensitive conversations in the park.

Origin

From wire + -ed.

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