1. past tense and past participle of rewire: to replace or repair the electrical wiring in something
2. past tense and past participle of rewire: to change the way something functions or is organized, especially the brain or thinking patterns
Usage: often used metaphorically

Examples

• The electrician rewired the entire house last month.
• After the fire, we had to have the kitchen rewired.
• The old building was completely rewired to meet safety codes.
• Therapy helped her rewire her negative thought patterns.
• The brain can be rewired through practice and repetition.
• He rewired his approach to problem-solving after the training.