Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
booted
verb
/ˈbuːtɪd/
Definition
To start up a computer or device by loading the operating system.
Examples
- After installing the new software, I successfully booted my computer.
- The player was booted from the game for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Meaning
In the context of technology, ‘booted’ refers to the process of turning on a computer and loading its operating system. It can also refer more generally to being removed or expelled from a situation.
Synonyms
- started
- kicked out
- ejected
