rebind

Fasten once more

To rebind is to bind again—most often a book whose original binding has worn out or been damaged.

A rebind replaces the spine, covers, or stitching while preserving the original pages: I had my grandmother's Bible rebound in leather.

In computing, rebind means to reassign a key or control to a different function: You can rebind the jump command to any key you like.

repair

fix

Repair or solution

mendRestore after damage
restoreReturn to earlier state
reattachConnect again after separation

resew · reglue · patch · reinforce · retape · rewrap · splice · rejoin · reconnect · refasten

bookbinding

spine

Column of vertebrae

coverProtect by overlaying
pagesBound paper sheets
leatherTanned animal skin

cloth · glue · sewing · signatures · codex · restoration · gilt · tooling · boards · endpapers

programming

variable

Prone to fluctuation

referenceDirecting attention elsewhere
pointerReference to memory location
scopeExtent or range

closure · lambda · function · callback · reassign · delegate · event · handler · listener · context

keybinding

shortcut

Quicker alternative path

hotkeyProgrammed key combination
remapAssign new locations
keyboardArray of input keys

macro · command · input · controller · gamepad · customize · configuration · keymap · modifier · mapping

Opposites

binding action

rebindunbind

To release from bonds

untie · release · unfasten · loosen · detach

temporal sequence of binding

rebindbind

Fasten or obligate

Family

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G