reconfigure — to change the arrangement or settings of something, especially a computer system or network
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to change the arrangement or settings of something, especially a computer system or network
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌriːkənˈfɪɡjər/
Example Sentences
- After the coffee spill incident, we had to reconfigure our entire workspace layout.
- The company decided to reconfigure its organizational structure.
- My cat somehow managed to reconfigure my keyboard settings by walking across it.
reconfigure
VERB[/ˌriːkənˈfɪɡjər/]
to change the arrangement or settings of something, especially a computer system or network
an IT technician unplugs cables from one computer setup and connects them to different ports on another machine. She moves monitor cables and network wires from their original positions to create a new arrangement. The computer screens show different displays as the connections change from the old setup to the new configuration. Other technicians watch nearby as server lights blink and change patterns during the connection process. Equipment racks show cables being rerouted to different network switches. the arrangement and settings of the computer system being changed to work differently
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, combining the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' with 'configure', which comes from Latin 'configurare' (from 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'figurare' meaning 'to shape or form'). The word evolved to mean 'to arrange or shape again; to reconstruct or reorganize'.
Breakdown
re- (again) + configure (from Latin 'con-' together + 'figurare' to shape). The resulting word means to alter the structure or arrangement of something.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After the coffee spill incident, we had to reconfigure our entire workspace layout.”
“The company decided to reconfigure its organizational structure.”
“My cat somehow managed to reconfigure my keyboard settings by walking across it.”
“We need to reconfigure the meeting room for the presentation.”
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