ctrl-alt-delete

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Synonyms: ctrl alt delete

Antonyms: ctrl alt delete

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|computing}} The [[simultaneous]] [[key]] [[combination]] of [[Ctrl]], [[Alt]]{{,}} and [[Delete]].

Interjection

1. {{lb|en|science fiction|sometimes|humorous}} ''Said by a {{l|en|sentient}} {{l|en|machine}} to express the desire to {{l|en|kill}} or {{l|en|destroy}} something or someone.''

Verb

1. {{lb|en|computing|literal|transitive|intransitive}} To [[press]] [[Ctrl]], [[Alt]]{{,}} and [[Delete]] [[simultaneously]] to [[restart]].
2. {{lb|en|figurative|transitive|intransitive}} To [[reset]].

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