hot-wire

Definition

  • verb: to start (a car or the engine of a car) by connecting wires in the electrical system without using a key
  • verb: to start (as an automobile) by short-circuiting the ignition system

Examples

  • His car was stolen when somebody broke a window and 'hot-wired' the engine.

Movie quotes

  • (..) that smashed the radio took the keys to the boat and my shells. I only got one shot left. Shit. I suppose I can hot-wire the boat. Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go. Whoa, not so fast there, slick. - You two ain't going anywhere with me. - What? (..)
    2009 The Black Waters of Echo's Pond