Reprogram
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Reprogram is a verb meaning (transitive, computing) To program anew or differently.
Meaning
(transitive, computing) To program anew or differently.
More Meanings
- (transitive, by extension) To make a fundamental change to the behaviour or habits of.
- (government) To shift funds appropriated for one government program to a different government program.
Example Sentences
This deferral is reported to give Congress time to consider a request to reprogram the funds.
Installing a new hard drive would require a modchip that can reprogram or bypass the hard drive lock.
Technically, DOE did not need authority to reprogram the funds as long as the spending didn't span different appropriation line items.
Word Forms
- reprograms
- reprogramming
- reprograming
- reprogrammed
- reprogramed
- reprogramme
Synonyms for reprogram
Depending on context, synonyms include recode.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rearrange, reset, reschedule, reprogramme, recode, recontrol.
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