wire off
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To separate or close off by installing a wire barricade or fence, as around the perimeter.
Examples
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
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
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.