Chmod

/tʃˌmɒd/ · Verb · Slang & Abbreviations

Definitions

  1. To change file or directory permissions on Unix-like systems using the `chmod` command. In casual engineering speech, people often use the command name as a verb, especially when troubleshooting access problems quickly.

    In plain English: To change file permissions on a Unix-like system.

    Example: "Just chmod the script to make it executable, then rerun the job."

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