English Explanatory Dictionary

chroot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/t͡ʃɹuːt/

Word forms

chroot chroots chrooting chrooted

Etymology

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

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