Ctrl-alt-delete

intj, noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The simultaneous key combination of Ctrl, Alt, and Delete. uncountable

    "Press Ctrl-Alt-Delete to reboot."

Verb
  1. 1
    To press Ctrl, Alt, and Delete simultaneously to restart. intransitive, transitive
  2. 2
    To reset. figuratively, intransitive, transitive
Intj
  1. 1
    Said by a sentient machine to express the desire to kill or destroy something or someone. humorous, sometimes

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"Press Ctrl-Alt-Delete to reboot."

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.

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