hardwiring

American  

[hahrd-wahyuhr-ing] / ˈhɑrdˈwaɪər ɪŋ /

Or hard-wiring

noun

1. a fixed connection between electrical and electronic components and devices by means of wires (as distinguished from awireless connection ).

2. Computers. a hard-wired connection between electronic components within a computer system.

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Etymology

Origin of hardwiring

First recorded in 1975–80; hard + wiring

Example Sentences

By hardwiring the island’s industrial ecosystem into the American economy, they say, the pact effectively converts Taiwan’s high-end silicon output into an indispensable U.S. national security asset.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

Motion sensor lights on the side of the house are also a great idea to add, Ducsik suggests, and they don’t require hardwiring.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 16, 2023

Some artists who could protest don’t, because of cynical indifference and many decades of hardwiring.

From Washington Post • Mar. 11, 2022

Plus, hardwiring has more benefits than just trickle-charging the battery.

From The Verge • Feb. 4, 2022

I mean, they do say our every action and inaction is related to some primordial fight or flight hardwiring....

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman