rewiring
Replacing old cables
Rewiring is replacing or reconfiguring electrical wires, especially in a building: The old house needs complete rewiring.
Figuratively, rewiring describes fundamentally changing how something functions—particularly mental patterns or organizational systems: Therapy helped with rewiring my response to stress, The company is rewiring its approach to customer service.
Seat of cognition
- neuronsSignal-transmitting brain cells
- synapsesNeuron-to-neuron transmission points
- neuroplasticityBrain's self-rewiring ability
- cognitionMental knowledge acquisition
memory · pathways · cortical · synaptic · neurogenesis · cerebral · rehabilitation · therapy
Established mental attitude
- beliefsAccepted truths, personal
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- unlearningAbandoning acquired beliefs
- reprogrammingAltering original functional instructions
self-improvement · cognitive-behavioral · habits · trauma · therapy · emotional · perspective · reframing
Closed electrical pathway
- electricianWiring installation specialist
- conduitTube conveying fluid or cables
- junctionPoint where things meet
- voltageElectrical potential difference
breaker · fuse · outlet · switchboard · splice · soldering · insulation · transformer
Rearranging an existing framework
- reconfigurationChanging arrangement of parts
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
- transformationThorough change in form
- remodelingAltering existing structures
reshaping · revamping · systems · processes · workflow · infrastructure · reform · redesign
Repair or solution
- maintenancePreserving working condition
- restorationReturning something to condition
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
- handymanVersatile home repairer
mechanic · mending · patching · troubleshooting · refurbishment · reconditioning · dismantling · replacement
brain
Seat of cognition
- neuronsSignal-transmitting brain cells
- synapsesNeuron-to-neuron transmission points
- neuroplasticityBrain's self-rewiring ability
cognition · memory · pathways · cortical · synaptic · neurogenesis · cerebral · rehabilitation · therapy · habits
mindset
Established mental attitude
- beliefsAccepted truths, personal
- conditioningLearned behavioral adaptation
- unlearningAbandoning acquired beliefs
reprogramming · self-improvement · cognitive-behavioral · habits · trauma · therapy · emotional · perspective · reframing · healing
circuit
Closed electrical pathway
- electricianWiring installation specialist
- conduitTube conveying fluid or cables
- junctionPoint where things meet
voltage · breaker · fuse · outlet · switchboard · splice · soldering · insulation · transformer · amperage
restructuring
Rearranging an existing framework
- reconfigurationChanging arrangement of parts
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
- transformationThorough change in form
remodeling · reshaping · revamping · systems · processes · workflow · infrastructure · reform · redesign · reengineering
fix
Repair or solution
- maintenancePreserving working condition
- restorationReturning something to condition
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
handyman · mechanic · mending · patching · troubleshooting · refurbishment · reconditioning · dismantling · replacement · reconstruction
- renovationsrenovation, remodel, refurbishment, addition, extension
- home repairhandyman, plumbing, caulk, remodeling, drywall
- renovationrenovation, remodeling, remodel, renovate, refurbishment
- infrastructure workpothole filling, bridge inspection, cable repair, resurfacing, valve replacement
- electrical workconduit, soldering, circuit breaker, grounding, circuit testing
- restoration workrestoration, refurbishment, rebuilding, overhaul, engine rebuild
rewiringpatching
Repairing by covering
quick fix · band-aid solution · temporary fix · spot repair · jury-rigging
rewiringdisconnecting
Breaking an established link
unwiring · decommissioning · dismantling · removing · gutting