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chroot

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /t͡ʃɹuːt/

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verb

Meaning 1

To change the apparent root directory for a running process, affecting whether or not it can access certain files etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Unix

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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History

Etymology

From the name of the Unix command, short for “change root”.