computer bug
kəmˈpjuːtər bʌɡ
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Definition of computer bug - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

computer techTECH.fault in programs, devices or systems causing unexpected troubleTECH.
  • A computer bug crashed the app right before the demo.
  • The update fixed a critical computer bug affecting login security.
  • A tiny computer bug was corrupting our database backups.
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Expressions with computer

computer junkien.
enthusiast who loves learning about computers
She's a computer junkie, always exploring new software.
the computer's downexp.
not working because it is turned off or powered down
The computer's down because I turned it off last night.
computer says noexp.
humorous phrase for unhelpful customer service relying on computers
I asked for a refund, but the computer says no.
under the computer hoodadv.
in the underlying software or hardware
The program runs smoothly under the computer hood.
bring your own computerv.
bring personal laptop to an event
The workshop requires you to bring your own computer.
computer businessn.
industry involving computer-related activities
The computer business is booming with new innovations.

Expressions with bug

flu bugn.
virus causing flu symptoms like fever and cough
I caught the flu bug last winter.
bug outv.
leave a place quickly and suddenly
When the alarm rang, everyone bugged out.
bug eyesn.
eyes that are large or bulging, often from surprise or emotion
He stared at me with bug eyes.
bug offv.
leave someone alone or go away
He told the annoying salesman to bug off.
squash the bugv.
crush an insect
She used a tissue to squash the bug on the wall.
bitten by the same bugadj.
having the same enthusiasm or motivation for something
They are bitten by the same bug for hiking and adventure.
catch a bugv.
become infected with an illness
I think I caught a bug from my coworker.
put a bug in someone's earv.
give a quiet hint that makes someone think about doing something
I will put a bug in his ear about your idea.
there's a bug going roundexp.
illness spreading among people
There's a bug going round at the office.
bitten by the bugadj.
strongly affected by a sudden interest
He was bitten by the bug and couldn't stop talking about his new hobby.

Terms related to computer bug

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Y2K38abbr.
abr: Year 2038 problem
computer bug when time runs out in 2038

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  1. French:bogue informatique, ...
  2. German:Computerfehler, ...
  3. Italian:bug informatico, ...
  4. Spanish:fallo informático, ...
  5. Portuguese:erro informático, ...
  6. Chinese:计算机故障, ...
  7. Japanese:バグ, ...
  8. Arabic:خَلَل بَرْمَجِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:בָּאַג מַחְשֵׁב, ...
  10. Russian:компьютерная ошибка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:баг, ...
  12. Hindi:कंप्यूटर बग, ...
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