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Phrase(s): wire someone or something for something
to send a telegram to someone or something requesting something. • I wired my father for some money. I’m sure he’ll send it, officer. • Sarah wired the supplier for a replacement part., Phrase(s): wire for something
to send for something by telegram. • I wired for money, but it hasn’t come yet. • I will have to wire for further advice.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs