hot patch

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Synonyms: hot hatch, dot pitch, soft patch, hot pack, dog patch, hot bath

Antonyms: hot hatch, dot pitch, soft patch, hot pack, dog patch, hot bath

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|computing}} A [[patch]] (software fix) which is applied to a [[system]] while it is [[run]]ning, without the need to [[reboot]] the system to complete the patching process.
2. {{lb|en|construction}} A [[repair]] for [[crack]]s and [[pothole]]s in a [[paved]] [[surface]] involving [[fill]]ing them with [[hot]], [[molten]] [[asphalt concrete]].

Verb

1. To [[install]] a [[#Noun|hot patch]] (of either sense).

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