GDict

reprogram

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verb
  1. 1

    To program anew or differently.transitive

    • Installing a new hard drive would require a modchip that can reprogram or bypass the hard drive lock.
  2. 2

    To make a fundamental change to the behaviour or habits of.broadlytransitive

  3. 3

    To shift funds appropriated for one government program to a different government program.

    • Technically, DOE did not need authority to reprogram the funds as long as the spending didn't span different appropriation line items.
    • This deferral is reported to give Congress time to consider a request to reprogram the funds.

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