reprogram

verb

re·​pro·​gram (ˌ)rē-ˈprō-ˌgram 

-grəm

reprogrammed; reprogramming; reprograms

transitive verb

: to program anew

especially : to revise or write a new program for

reprogram a computer

intransitive verb

: to rewrite or revise a program especially of a computer

reprogrammable

(ˌ)rē-ˈprō-ˌgra-mə-bəl 

-ˌprō-ˈgra-

adjective

Examples of reprogram in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Once in the body, it's designed to reprogram the pathways that lead to immune dysfunction. — New Atlas, 2 July 2026

They were brought on board to help reprogram the AI tools the company uses, as well as train younger members of staff. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Muscle and power may help in casual rumbles, but professional fighters practice restraint to reprogram their reflexes. — Bhumika Tharoor, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026

Yarbo now plans to completely remove the remote backdoor access that could have let bad actors reprogram the robot over the internet. — Sean Hollister, The Verge, 11 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for reprogram

• abraham
• anagram
• cablegram
• cofferdam
• dendrogram
• diagram
• diaphragm
• epigram
• hexagram
• histogram
• hologram
• instagram