hot-wire

verb

Meaning

To start an automobile engine by bypassing the ignition key wiring
To steal a vehicle by bypassing the ignition key's security

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Related words

kick-start(English)commence(English)begin(English)start(English)jump-start(English)wire off(English)hot rod(English)jump(English)

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