bricking

Meanings

• verb

  The act of rendering a device or system unusable by making it unable to function properly.

• noun

  The state of being unable to function properly, often due to a malfunction or error.

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Antonyms

unbrick

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bricking
bicking , icking , ricking

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Variants

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brick , bricked , bricking , bricks , brick up , bricked up , bricking up , bricks up

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Etymology

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From the idea of 'bricking up' or 'building a wall' metaphorically, implying the rendering of something unusable.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bricking' is believed to have originated in the early days of computing, when technicians would physically brick up a terminal or computer to prevent unauthorized access.

2. In the gaming community, 'bricking' can also refer to the deliberate destruction of a game cartridge or disc to prevent others from playing it.

3. Some modern devices have built-in recovery mechanisms that can help prevent bricking, but these are not foolproof and user error or software bugs can still render a device unusable.

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Related Concepts

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1. soft brick: A device or system that has been rendered unusable due to a software issue, often caused by a bug or incompatible update.

2. hard brick: A device or system that has been physically damaged to the point of being unable to function, often due to water damage or dropping.

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Culture

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In the context of technology, 'bricking' refers to the unintentional rendering of a device or system unusable, often due to a software update or user error. It can also be used figuratively to describe a situation where someone or something is rendered ineffective.

How to Memorize "bricking"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a device or system that was once functional, but is now unable to perform its intended tasks due to an error or malfunction.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bricking' with the idea of something being rendered unusable or ineffective.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'B-R-I-C-K-I-N-G' to remember the meaning of 'bricking': Bricks render Intentionally Connected Kits Inoperable and Non-functioning.

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