Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unboot
verb
/ˌʌnˈbuːt/
Definition
To remove or disable the boot process of a computer system or to prevent a device from starting up normally.
Examples
- The technician needed to unboot the system to perform hardware updates.
- To troubleshoot the software issue, she decided to unboot the computer from its original system settings.
- It’s important to unboot the device carefully to avoid data loss.
Meaning
Unbooting refers to the action of halting the boot sequence of an operating system, often used in troubleshooting or maintenance scenarios.
Synonyms
- Disable boot
- Stop booting
- Shutdown
