unmount

Meanings

• Verb

  To remove a mounted file system, disk, or device from a computer.

  - "After finishing the data transfer, you should unmount the external hard drive."
  - "The system prompts you to unmount the CD before ejecting it."

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Variants

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unmeant

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Etymology

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The term 'unmount' comes from the verb 'mount', which means to install or attach something, usually a file system or device, to a computer.

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Trivia

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1. The 'unmount' command is a standard command in Unix and Unix-like operating systems.

2. In some cases, you may need to use the 'umount' command with the '-l' or '-f' option to forcibly unmount a file system that is in use.

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Related Concepts

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1. mount: The opposite process of unmounting, which involves attaching or installing a file system or device to a computer.

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In the context of computing, 'unmount' is an essential command for managing file systems and devices. It is commonly used in system administration and troubleshooting.

How to Memorize "unmount"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine unplugging an external hard drive from your computer, or mentally unattaching a file system from your computer's root directory.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'unmount' with the idea of detaching or removing something from a computer.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Unplug, Unattach' to remember the meaning of 'unmount'.

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