Definition for write-protect - Oxford Dictionaries Online (World English)

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	write-protect (write-protect) verb [with object] Computing protect (a disk) from accidental writing or erasure: a write-protected disk		More words in this category batch processing bulletin board control key cruncher fold 1 index kill 1 list processing machine code manipulate MB middleware module overclock pay-per-click plug-compatible tag 1 tera- unformatted user-friendly Nearby Words writ ² writ of execution writ of summons write write-back write-down write-in write-off write-once write-protect write-up writer writer to the Signet writer-in-residence writerly writhe writhen writing writing case