Wi-Fi

PluralWi-Fis (some meanings)

FormsWi-Fis, Wi-Fi-ing, Wi-Fied

1. 1
   noununcountable

   Connecting computers and other devices to a network without wires, using a shared set of technical rules.

   The library has free Wi-Fi for everyone.

   The Wi-Fi is really slow in my bedroom.

   Similarwireless

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2. 2
   nouncolloquialuncountable

   Being able to join a Wi-Fi network.

   My new printer has Wi-Fi, so I can print from my phone.

   The cheaper TV doesn't even have Wi-Fi.

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3. 3
   nouncountable

   One wireless network that uses Wi-Fi.

   My phone can see five Wi-Fis from my room.

   Pick the Wi-Fi with the hotel's name on it.

   Similarnetwork, hotspot

4. 4
   noununcountable

   Any of several sets of technical rules for sending data without wires over short distances.

   This old laptop only works with an older kind of Wi-Fi.

   The newest version of Wi-Fi is much faster.

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5. 5
   verbintransitive

   To go on the internet by using Wi-Fi.

   I Wi-Fi at the library when my phone data runs out.

   Everyone in the cafe was Wi-Fi-ing on their laptops.

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6. 6
   verbtransitive

   To add Wi-Fi to a place or a machine.

   The school plans to Wi-Fi every classroom this summer.

   They Wi-Fied the whole hotel last year.

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