0 present participle of hot-wire
1 to start a car engine without using the key, especially in order to steal the car
Technology such as smart cards or embedding the wiring in the body of the car to prevent hot-wiring already exists.
This is a built-in safety measure to stop people hot-wiring the car then driving off.
The vehicle is started by either hot-wiring or breaking the ignition lock.
The specific method of hot-wiring a vehicle is dependent on the particular vehicle's electrical ignition system.
He uses his time in the calmer world to learn skills that aid him in the more frantic one, such as hot-wiring a car.
He enjoys the fast living, drug use, car chases, the thrill of hot-wiring cars, and good pay.
