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unpatched

unpatched

7.5
Not connected to a network by a short cable on a connection panel
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈpæʧt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : sin parche
  • The network remains unpatched after the last audit.

Examples

  • The technician noticed that the cable was still unpatched and quickly connected it to the network.

  • Several ports on the switch remained unpatched after the initial installation.

  • If the device is unpatched, it will not be able to access the internet.

  • Is the server unpatched due to the recent outage?

  • The technician is concerned about the unpatched network devices that could be vulnerable to attacks.

  • Before deployment, they must identify the unpatched configurations in the system to improve security.

  • The unpatched connections in the network diagram indicated potential trouble spots for data flow.

Synonyms

unconnected
vsunpatched
3 3.9

Not joined or linked to something else

is specific to systems not routed using short cables and a cable panel

How Connected

connected
  • Specialized
2.7
patched
  • Specialized
4.3
unpatched
  • Specialized
7.5
isolated
56 3.8

Surface Forms

unpatched positive

Morphology

unpatched = patched (transparent) = un + patch + ed

The meaning is clearly derived from 'patched' with the prefix 'un-' indicating negation.

Etymology

Unpatched is made of un- 'not' and patch 'a small piece used to join or fix', and in networks a 'patch' can be a short cable that connects devices. So an unpatched cable or port is simply 'not connected' to the system.