Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bricking

verb

/ˈbrɪkɪŋ/

Definition

The act of rendering a device or item non-functional, typically due to a failed update or modification.

Examples

After the unsuccessful software update, the phone was left bricking and wouldn’t turn on.
The gaming console had been bricked due to an incomplete installation of the new firmware.

Meaning

Bricking refers to the state of a device that has become unusable or inoperable, often compared to a brick because it can no longer perform its intended functions.