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virus

/ˈvaɪərəs/

virusnoun

viruses

/ˈvaɪərəs/

Translations

вирус

The computer was infected with a virus.

Компьютер был заражен вирусом.

Additional translations

вирусное заболевание

вирусная инфекция

Definitions

A piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.

The computer virus infected thousands of machines, leading to significant data loss.

A microscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism and is capable of causing disease.

The rabies virus is almost always fatal once symptoms appear.

Something that spreads quickly and harmfully, especially an idea, rumor, or influence.

The gossip acted like a virus, moving through the office in a single afternoon.

Synonyms

infectious agent

virusverb

virused

Past Simple

virused

Past Participle

virusing

Gerund

Chiefly computing, informal.

Definitions

To infect or contaminate (a computer, file, or network) with a virus.

The email attachment virused the entire system within minutes.

Synonyms

infect with a virus

virusadjective

/ˈvaɪ.rəs/

Attributive use before another noun (e.g., "virus outbreak").

Definitions

Relating to, caused by, or consisting of a virus.

Researchers stored the virus samples in a secure freezer.

Synonyms