backport

English

verb
Definitions
  • (computing) To retroactively supply a fix, or a new feature, to a previous version of a software product at the same time (or after) supplying it to the current version.
  • (computing) To re-release software on its original or a previous platform with new features, after its release on a different platform.

Etymology

Compound from English back (mild drink, back, chaser) + English port (oporto).

Origin

English

port

Gloss

oporto

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