1. to install new electrical wiring in a building or device
2. to change the neural connections in the brain through learning or experience
Usage: neuroscience; psychology

Examples

• The electrician rewires old houses to meet modern safety codes.
• They need to rewire the entire kitchen before installing new appliances.
• The technician rewires the control panel after the power surge.
• Reading regularly rewires the brain to improve comprehension skills.
• Meditation rewires neural pathways associated with stress and anxiety.
• The therapy rewires how patients think about their fears.