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booted

 

[ ˈbuːtɪd ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

computer terminology

Booted refers to the process of starting up a computer or system by loading the operating system into the main memory. This term can also signify the initial setup or recovery of a computer setup. Depending on the system, booting can occur automatically when the power is turned on, or it can require user input. The term is commonly used in the context of troubleshooting or repairing systems as well.

Synonyms

initiated, launched, started

Examples of usage

  • She booted her laptop to start working.
  • After the update, the computer needs to be booted.
  • He booted the system in safe mode.
Context #2 | Adjective

fashion

Booted describes someone who is wearing boots, often implying a certain style or practicality associated with footwear. The term may suggest fashion choices, especially in contexts like outdoor activities or rugged styles. The type of boots being referred to can vary widely based on the occasion.

Synonyms

footwear-clad, shod

Examples of usage

  • She wore booted shoes for the hiking trip.
  • He walked into the bar, booted and ready for a night out.
  • The model displayed a booted look on the runway.

Translations

Translations of the word "booted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 iniciado

🇮🇳 बूट किया गया

🇩🇪 gestart

🇮🇩 dihidupkan

🇺🇦 запущений

🇵🇱 uruchomiony

🇯🇵 起動した

🇫🇷 démarré

🇪🇸 iniciado

🇹🇷 başlatılmış

🇰🇷 부팅된

🇸🇦 مُشغل

🇨🇿 spuštěný

🇸🇰 spustený

🇨🇳 启动的

🇸🇮 začeten

🇮🇸 hafið verið ræst

🇰🇿 жүктелген

🇬🇪 დაწყებული

🇦🇿 işə salınmış

🇲🇽 iniciado

Etymology

The term 'booted' derives from the word 'boot,' which traces back to the Old English word 'bōt' meaning 'to provide with advantages' or 'help.' In the context of computers, 'boot' evolved from the informal expression 'bootstrapping,' which suggests starting up a system with a series of self-starting processes. Bootstrapping originates from the phrase 'to pull oneself up by one's bootstraps,' referring to the idea of achieving something through one's own efforts. In technology, this concept was applied to describe the action of loading a computer's operating system wherein the process begins without external help, just like a person lifting their own body by their bootstraps. The clarification of 'boot' in this context gained traction in the 1970s and 1980s as personal computing became more prevalent. Today, it includes any procedure for starting a computer, regardless of the operating system involved.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,831, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.