dump core
The phrase 'dump core' is primarily used in computing contexts to describe memory state recording during crashes, but it also has informal meanings related to information transfer and rambling.
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Definition
C1Computing
(technical)To record the state of a computer program's memory at the time of a crash for debugging purposes.
Example
- The system will dump core if it encounters a fatal error.
C2Computing
(slang)To speak at length without a clear purpose, often used in an apologetic manner.
Example
- Sorry to dump core on you, but I needed to get all my thoughts out.
C2Computing
(slang, informal)To transfer a large amount of technical information to someone, usually in a lecture-like manner.
Example
- He dumped core on us about the new software updates.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dump core":
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