switch

a program variable which activates or deactivates a certain function of a program.

The programmer used a switch statement to control whether the enemy AI would attack or retreat, depending on the player's distance.

by Arminkshipper July 16, 2024

Kill

delete (a line, paragraph, or file) from a document or computer.

"The author decided to kill the paragraph about the character's backstory as it no longer fit in with the rest of the story."

by Arminkshipper June 30, 2025

Town

1. the chief city or town of a region.
2. another term for township (sense 3 of the noun).

1. "he has moved to town"
2. The small town was governed by a local council that handled everything from road maintenance to community events.

by Arminkshipper April 19, 2025

Long

(of a vowel or syllable) being the greater of the two used in complete lengths.

Yes, here is a sentence:
"The bird's long tail feathers caught wind, and it glided effortlessly over a distance in the air."

by Arminkshipper June 21, 2025

release

remit or discharge (a debt).

"the amounts which later become due are consequent on the debt that is being released"

by Arminkshipper August 21, 2024

In the groove

acting assuredly or competently on a regular basis.

The star athlete was finally in the groove, scoring three touchdowns in a row.

by Arminkshipper July 06, 2024

Continued

postpone or pause the legal action.

Up until August 2, the case was continued without a conclusion.

by Arminkshipper June 27, 2024