verb
reprogram
Reprogram (verb) means to program a device or system again, often with new instructions. Example: “The technician had to reprogram the thermostat after the update failed.”
verb
1
To program a device or system again, often with new instructions.
"The technician had to reprogram the thermostat after the update failed."
2
To fundamentally change someone's habits or way of thinking.
"It took months of therapy to reprogram his negative self-talk."
How to use reprogram
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo set up a device — or a mindset — with new instructions.
Common pairings
reprogram a device
reprogram your thinking
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- reprograms
- Past tense
- reprogrammed, reprogramed
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Rhymes for reprogram
program
ideogram
kilogram
hologram
monogram
sonogram
mammogram
angiogram
parallelogram
electrocardiogram
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Frequently asked questions
What does “reprogram” mean?
The word “reprogram” means to program a device or system again, often with new instructions. In plain terms, to set up a device — or a mindset — with new instructions.
How do you use “reprogram” in a sentence?
Here is “reprogram” used in a sentence: “The technician had to reprogram the thermostat after the update failed.”
What part of speech is “reprogram”?
“Reprogram” is a verb.
How many meanings does “reprogram” have?
“Reprogram” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to program a device or system again, often with new instructions.
