boot sequence
UK: /ˈbuːt ˈsiːkwəns/
Definition

Definition of boot sequence - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
computing processTECH.ordered steps a computer follows to start its operating systemTECH.
  • If the boot sequence hangs, the screen stays black.
2.
system settingsTECH.configured order of devices a computer checks when startingTECH.
  • Change the boot sequence to start from the USB drive first.
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Expressions with boot

boot outv.
forcefully remove someone from a place
They decided to boot out the unruly guest.
boot upv.
begin operating using its bootstrap procedure
The computer takes a minute to boot up.
get the bootv.
be evicted or forced to leave a place
They got the boot from the apartment for not paying rent.
give someone the bootv.
dismiss someone from a job or position
The company gave him the boot after the scandal.
give the bootv.
end a relationship with someone
She finally gave the boot to her unfaithful boyfriend.
put the boot inv.
kick a fallen opponent
The player put the boot in during the match.

Expressions with sequence

out of sequenceadj.
not in the correct or expected order
The slides were out of sequence during the presentation.
key sequencen.
ordered set of keys pressed to perform a specific action
Use the key sequence Ctrl+C to copy the selected text.
opening sequencen.
first connected group of scenes in a film or show
The opening sequence showed the city before the disaster happened.
title sequencen.
designed opening part of a video showing its name and main credits
The movie's title sequence used bold colors and fast cuts to grab attention.
chronological sequencen.
events arranged by time from first to last
The book follows a chronological sequence of historical events.
in logical sequenceadv.
in an order that makes sense and is easy to follow
She explained the steps in logical sequence.
in proper sequenceadv.
following the correct order of steps or events
Make sure to assemble the parts in proper sequence.
sequence numbern.
number used to show position of an item in an ordered series
Each packet carries a unique sequence number to ensure correct ordering during transmission.
control sequencen.
ordered set of commands or signals that direct how a system behaves
The programmer modified the control sequence to change the robot's speed.
DNA sequencen.
order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule
The DNA sequence was analyzed to find mutations.

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Terms with boot sequence included in their meaning

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boot managern.
technology
software that manages the boot sequence of a computer

Examples of boot sequence in a sentence

  • The technician checked the BIOS settings to correct the boot sequence.
  • Access the BIOS to adjust the boot sequence for the new hard drive.
  • A corrupted boot sequence prevented the operating system from loading correctly.

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  1. French:séquence de démarrage, ordre de boot, ...
  2. German:Bootvorgang, Bootreihenfolge, ...
  3. Italian:sequenza di boot, ...
  4. Spanish:secuencia de arranque, orden de arranque, ...
  5. Portuguese:sequência de arranque, ordem de arranque, ...
  6. Chinese:启动顺序, 启动次序, ...
  7. Japanese:ブートシーケンス, ブート順序, ...
  8. Arabic:تَسَلْسُلُ الإِقْلَاع, تَرْتِيبُ الإِقْلَاع, ...
  9. Hebrew:רֶצֶף אֶתְחוּל, סֵדֶר אִתְחוּל, ...
  10. Russian:последовательность загрузки, порядок загрузки, ...
  11. Ukrainian:послідовність завантаження, порядок завантаження, ...
  12. Hindi:बूट अनुक्रम, बूट सीक्वेंस, ...

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