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configure Definition

con·fig·ure (kən fig′yər)

transitive verb -·ured, -·ur·ing

  1. to construct or arrange in a certain way
  2. Comput. to arrange the configuration (sense ) of

configure Related Forms
con·fig′·ur·able adjective
configure Usage Examples

Object

  • firewall: This means that you must not configure a firewall to block or " stealth " ICMP Echo.
  • router: With the router properly configured, you have to make sure that both computers are set to Obtain an IP address automatically.
  • script: Configuring the script The code will not work straight away.
  • sendmail: Configured sendmail, qpopper and dns; now this little LINUX box handles all our student email and DNS requirements.
  • kernel: You shouldn't have to actually configure the kernel with joystick support tho, you just need that header file.
  • tcp/ip: We need to configure TCP/IP on the new interface.

Subject

  • administrator: As each external application is configured by a portal administrator, users simply supply their username and password information.

Modifying Another Word

  • correctly: The computer's PCMCIA controller is not configured correctly.
  • manually: How do I manually configure Outlook 2003 to connect to your exchange servers?
  • properly: Dial-up software isn't configured properly - check back in this leaflet.
  • incorrectly: On some machines this may not work - for example if your mouse has is incorrectly configured.
  • remotely: These are remotely configured and in most cases can also be remotely upgraded.

Infinitive complement

  • display: Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames.
  • suit: Others can be configured to suit the needs of users.
  • accept: University owned PCs will be configured to accept connections only from PCs within the University network.
  • reject: Browser settings Browsers can be configured to reject cookie downloads, or to warn the user before accepting cookies.
  • handle: Now the new telephone system can be configured to handle bespoke projects - a unique telephone number being assigned to each job.
  • allow: The content management system has been configured to allow editors access, wherever they are in the world.

Present participle complement

  • accord: All of the phrases and terminology in the generated output can be configured according to preference.

Preposition: by

  • administrator: As each external application is configured by a portal administrator, users simply supply their username and password information.