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to uncripple

to uncripple

7.9
To fix a system like a network or program so it works normally after damage
  • verb
  • /ʌnˈkrɪpəl/
  • Offensive
: [OFENSIVO] rehabilitar
  • It took several updates to uncripple the software and restore its full features.

Examples

  • After the repairs, the team managed to uncripple the damaged equipment.

  • Can you help me uncripple my old computer?

  • The engineers worked overnight to uncripple the network after the cyberattack.

  • The therapy aims to uncripple patients after their injuries.

  • The engineers worked overnight to uncripple the network after the cyberattack.

  • It took several updates to uncripple the software and restore its full features.

  • After the repairs, the team managed to uncripple the damaged equipment.

Synonyms

to unblock
vsto uncripple
9 3.1

Remove something that stops a pipe, machine, or blood vessel from working

restores full normal function after physical damage or disabling limits
to unstuff
vsto uncripple
1 7.4

To clear a blocked nose or ear so air can move

returns full function after damage not only by removing clogs
to unchoke
vsto uncripple
1 6.7

To remove a block so water or air can flow again

restores normal ability after severe damage rather than only clearing blockages
to unstop
vsto uncripple
1 6.0

To remove a block that stops ideas or feelings from coming out

brings back normal operation after harm rather than just easing expression

Antonyms

to cripple
109 6.3

To cause serious harm that makes a person or thing unable to work properly

How Restored

to uncripple
  • Offensive
7.9
to restore
261 3.5
to repair
338 1.0
to assist
497 1.0

Surface Forms

uncripple infinitive
uncrippled past
uncrippled past participle
uncrippling present participle
uncripples third person singular

Morphology

uncripple = cripple (transparent) = un + cripple

The meaning is a straightforward reversative use of the productive English prefix 'un-' applied to the verb 'cripple'.

Etymology

The word uncripple comes from the prefix un- meaning 'remove' or 'reverse' and cripple meaning 'to make unable to move or work'. So, to uncripple something is to remove the damage or limits and restore it to normal function, like 'undoing' a broken part so it works again.