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to deprogram

to deprogram

1 6.3
To remove instructions or settings from an electronic device
  • verb
  • /ˌdiːˈproʊɡræm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : desprogramar
  • Deprogram it!

Examples

  • Isn't it interesting that you, you are deprogramming system one.

  • Once it's been programmed, you can't deprogram it.

  • To fix the malfunction, the technician had to deprogram the device before reprogramming it.

  • If the software is not working correctly, you may need to deprogram the settings and start anew.

  • The engineer suggested we deprogram the robot to correct its previous instructions.

Synonyms

to delete
vsto deprogram
287 2.0

To remove information like text or files so it cannot be seen

removes data too but also targets programs and device instructions
to clear
vsto deprogram
  • Specialized
24 4.9

To remove stored information from a device

does this but also removes installed programs and device configurations
to uninstall
vsto deprogram
  • Specialized
9 3.0

To remove a program from a computer or phone so you cannot use it

removes programs but also erases settings and pre-programmed instructions
to unset
vsto deprogram
6.5

To remove a choice or value so it no longer applies

removes settings while also erasing programs and stored instructions
to unbind the keys
vsto deprogram
  • Specialized
7.9

Remove actions from keyboard or controller keys so you can set new ones

removes assignments but is broader, affecting whole programs and settings

How Thorough

to wipe
  • Specialized
308 3.6
to deprogram
  • Specialized
1 6.3
to clear
  • Specialized
24 4.9
to reset
107 2.9

Surface Forms

deprogram infinitive
deprogrammed past participle
deprogramming present participle
deprograms third person singular

Morphology

deprogram = program (transparent) = de + program

The meaning follows the common reversive use of 'de-' with the verb 'program', namely to remove programming or programmed settings.

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.