reprogram
Americanverb (used with object)
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to program someone or something, especially a computer, again or in a different way.
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to change the distribution of (funds, especially government funds) according to a new plan.
verb (used without object)
Example Sentences
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Specifically, Kelonia is developing intravenous “in vivo” cell therapies—next-generation genetic medicines that reprogram white blood cells directly inside the body.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
Some people even still ask him to reprogram things for them and pay him a few thousand dollars.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026
For this, dealers will reprogram the engine control module software, inspect for diagnostic trouble codes and test drive the vehicle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
The paper is titled "Armored macrophage-targeted CAR-T cells reset and reprogram the tumor microenvironment and control metastatic cancer growth."
From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2026
“Reset the Bureau, and reprogram them without the propaganda, without the disdain for GDs. Then they’ll never risk the memories of the people in the experiments again. The danger will be gone forever.”
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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