wi-fi

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/ˈwaɪ.faɪ/

noun 5verb 2

Collocations

ADJ.

available, free

VERB + WI-FI

access, became, changed, connect, doesn't, having, know, pronounce

WI-FI + NOUN

area, campus, customers, french, it's, mountains, nation, password

PREP.

in, on

Definitions

noun

Any of several standards for short-range wireless data transmission (IEEE 802.11).

Wireless networking using one of these standards.

Mimi gave Fifi access to her Wi-Fi.

He couldn't connect to the Wi-Fi in this area.

The capability to connect to a Wi-Fi network.

The refrigerator cost 1000 more dollars just because it had Wi-Fi, and I'm thinking "this is ridiculous"!

A Wi-Fi network.

verb

To equip with Wi-Fi; to Wi-Fi enable.

What type of electronics will be immune from being Wi-Fied?

The biggest market may be Wi-Fi-ing people's homes.

To connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi.

The hotel manager even claims he's seen Red Sox problem child Manny Ramirez Wi-Fi-ing in the lobby on his Palm.

Perhaps someone sees you typing in confidential information while you are "Wi-Fi-ing" in a hotel lobby or a crowded airport waiting area.

noun

Alternative spelling of Wi-Fi.

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Idioms & Phrases

what is the Wi-Fi password

Asks someone for the Wi-Fi password.

do you have Wi-Fi

Asks if there is any available Wi-Fi connection.

Example Bank

Mimi gave Fifi access to her Wi-Fi.

Wiktionary

He couldn't connect to the Wi-Fi in this area.

Wiktionary

This coffee shop has Wi-Fi for its customers.

Wiktionary

What type of electronics will be immune from being Wi-Fied?

Wiktionary

The biggest market may be Wi-Fi-ing people's homes.

Wiktionary

To Wi-Fi or Not to Wi-Fi?

Wiktionary

Usage Notes

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