English · Slang Attested

root

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To get root or privileged access on (a computer system or mobile phone), often through bypassing some security mechanism.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

We rooted his box and planted a virus on it.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “root” mean?

To get root or privileged access on (a computer system or mobile phone), often through bypassing some security mechanism.

Is “root” formal or informal?

root is generally slang.

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