defrag
/diːˈfræɡ/
verb
- To reorganize the data on a computer hard drive so that related pieces of files are stored closer together, making the computer run faster.
- The IT department defrags all office computers once a month.
- You can defrag your hard drive using the built-in system tool.
- I need to defrag my laptop because it's been running slowly.
noun
- The process of defragmenting a computer hard drive.
- Running a defrag overnight can speed up your computer by morning.
- The software scheduled a defrag for every Sunday at 2 a.m.
- After the defrag, the system booted up much faster.