noun
- electrical equipment, wiring, or systems in a building or vehicle
Usage: British English; informal
Examples
- The electrics in the old house need to be completely rewired.
- We had problems with the car’s electrics after driving through the flood.
- The electrician is coming to check the electrics in the kitchen.
- The electrics failed during the storm, leaving us without power.
- Make sure to turn off the electrics before doing any plumbing work.
- The boat’s electrics were damaged by the saltwater spray.