unmounting
Climbing down from
Unmounting is the process of disconnecting a storage device or file system from a computer so it can be safely removed.
Before physically ejecting a USB drive or external hard drive, you unmount it to ensure all data has finished writing: Wait for it to finish unmounting before you pull the drive out.
The term comes from the physical mounting of disk packs on older computers.
Throw out forcibly
- uninstallationRemoving installed software
- disconnectTo break a connection
- filesystemData storage organization scheme
- volumeAmount of space filled
drive · partition · media · USB · disk utility · external drive · storage device · memory card
Stepping down from transport
- descendMove to lower position
- disembarkExit a vehicle
- stepping downVoluntarily relinquishing a role
- getting offDeparting a conveyance
landing · debark · hop off · slide off · jump down · deplane · detrain
Breaking an established link
- separatingDividing into parts
- unfasteningOpening what was secured
- releasingAllowing to escape
- unhookingReleasing from a curved fastener
uncoupling · disengaging · unclipping · unlatching · freeing · loosening · unstrapping · unpinning
Act of taking away
- extractionAct of removing
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- disassemblySeparating into components
- decommissioningWithdrawing from active service
clearance · retraction · step-by-step · systematic · sequence · preparation · checklist · documentation
Straps controlling an animal
- precautionPreventive safety measure
- helmetProtective head covering
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
protection · guardrails · lockout · tagout · protocols · inspection · stability · spotter
eject
Throw out forcibly
- uninstallationRemoving installed software
- disconnectTo break a connection
- filesystemData storage organization scheme
volume · drive · partition · media · USB · disk utility · external drive · storage device · memory card
alighting
Stepping down from transport
- descendMove to lower position
- disembarkExit a vehicle
- stepping downVoluntarily relinquishing a role
getting off · landing · debark · hop off · slide off · jump down · deplane · detrain
disconnecting
Breaking an established link
- separatingDividing into parts
- unfasteningOpening what was secured
- releasingAllowing to escape
unhooking · uncoupling · disengaging · unclipping · unlatching · freeing · loosening · unstrapping · unpinning · unbolting
removal
Act of taking away
- extractionAct of removing
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- disassemblySeparating into components
decommissioning · clearance · retraction · step-by-step · systematic · sequence · preparation · checklist · documentation · reinstallation
harness
Straps controlling an animal
- precautionPreventive safety measure
- helmetProtective head covering
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
goggles · protection · guardrails · lockout · tagout · protocols · inspection · stability · spotter · anchor point