English Explanatory Dictionary

bluescreen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To experience a stop error and shut down to prevent damage to system hardware.
  2. To emotionally shut down, such as in response to a traumatic personal crisis.
noun
  1. Alternative form of blue screen.

Word forms

bluescreen bluescreens bluescreening bluescreened

Etymology

From blue + screen; derived from "blue screen of death".

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