noun, intj, verb — 4 senses
Etymology Key combination of Ctrl, Alt and Delete. In many computer systems, this interrupts or shuts down the system or some part of it or opens up a shut-down menu.
Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences The simultaneous key combination of Ctrl, Alt, and Delete.
Etymology Key combination of Ctrl, Alt and Delete. In many computer systems, this interrupts or shuts down the system or some part of it or opens up a shut-down menu.
Literature, Media, Publishing, Science fiction Humorous, Sometimes Said by a sentient machine to express the desire to kill or destroy something or someone.
Etymology Key combination of Ctrl, Alt and Delete. In many computer systems, this interrupts or shuts down the system or some part of it or opens up a shut-down menu.
Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences To press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete simultaneously to restart.
Figuratively To reset.
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