hot-wire
(transitive, slang) To steal a vehicle by bypassing the ignition key's security.
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(transitive, slang) To steal a vehicle by bypassing the ignition key's security.
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(transitive, slang) To start an automobile engine by bypassing the ignition key wiring.
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