Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hot-wire
verb
/ˈhɒtˈwaɪər/
Definition
To start a vehicle’s engine without a key by connecting the wires directly.
Examples
- He had to hot-wire the car after losing his keys.
- In the movie, the protagonist was able to hot-wire vehicles to escape from the chase.
- Hot-wiring is often depicted in action films as a quick way to steal a car.
Meaning
The act of bypassing a car’s ignition system to start it.
Synonyms
- Bypass
- Start without a key
- Ignition override
