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• Существительное, обозначающее тонкую гибкую металлическую нить, используемую для проведения электричества, передачи сигналов или связывания предметов.

A noun referring to a thin, flexible strand of metal used for conducting electricity, transmitting signals, or binding objects.

1. Metal threadA2formal

   A thin, flexible thread of metal used for conducting electricity or for fastening things.

   Проволока

   • The electrician connected the wires to the switch.
   • He used a piece of wire to hang the picture.
   • The fence was made of barbed wire.

   Synonymscableconductorcordfilamentleadlinestrand

2. Telegram or messageB2formal

   A message sent by telegraph, or a system of sending such messages.

   Телеграмма

   • She received a wire from her family in the 1950s.
   • He sent a wire to confirm his arrival.
   • The news was delivered by wire across the country.

   Synonymscabletelegramtelegraph

3. Hidden listening deviceC1informal

   A small electronic device used to secretly record conversations.

   Прослушка

   • The detective found a wire hidden under the table.
   • The spy was wearing a wire to record the meeting.
   • They discovered a wire in the office during the investigation.

   Synonymsbugtapwiretap

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения отправки денег электронным способом, установки электропроводки или подключения устройств.

A verb used to indicate the act of sending money electronically, installing electrical wiring, or connecting devices.

1. Install electrical wiringB1formal

   To connect or equip something with electrical wires.

   Провести проводку

   • The electrician wired the new house for electricity.
   • He wired the speakers to the amplifier.
   • They are wiring the entire building with fiber optic cables.

   Synonymscableelectrify

2. Send money electronicallyB1formal

   To transfer money electronically, typically through a bank or service.

   Перевести деньги

   • She wired the payment to the vendor.
   • He wired $500 to his son for the emergency.
   • The company wired the funds directly to the account.

   Synonymscableremitsendtransfer

3. Send a telegramB2formal

   To send a message via telegraph.

   Телеграфировать

   • He wired his congratulations to the newlyweds.
   • She wired the news to her family overseas.
   • They wired the urgent instructions to the office.

   Synonymscabletelegraph