wire off

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To separate or close off by installing a wire barricade or fence, as around the perimeter.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

It was worthless land on the north edge of the chalk country, and he got a large tract of it, which he wired off.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To send (a message) by wire.

Register: dated

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To separate and remove (a form) from a mass of clay using a cutting wire.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “wire off” mean?

To separate or close off by installing a wire barricade or fence, as around the perimeter.

Is “wire off” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.