hotwire

verb

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Related words

hardwire(English)short-circuit(English)wire-tap(English)kick-start(English)wire tap(English)kickstart(English)jumpstart(English)whizz(English)booking(English)vacation(English)com(English)airline(English)

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Sources

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