to deprogram
- verb
- /ˌdiːˈproʊɡræm/
- Specialized
- Deprogram it!
Examples
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Isn't it interesting that you, you are deprogramming system one.
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Once it's been programmed, you can't deprogram it.
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To fix the malfunction, the technician had to deprogram the device before reprogramming it.
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If the software is not working correctly, you may need to deprogram the settings and start anew.
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The engineer suggested we deprogram the robot to correct its previous instructions.
Synonyms
To remove information like text or files so it cannot be seen
To remove stored information from a device
To remove a program from a computer or phone so you cannot use it
To remove a choice or value so it no longer applies
Remove actions from keyboard or controller keys so you can set new ones
How Thorough
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Deprogram combines de- ('remove') and program ('a set of instructions' like on a computer). So, to deprogram a device is to remove its program or settings so it can start over.