"three-finger salute" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: three-finger salutes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} three-finger salute (plural three-finger salutes)
  1. (computing, humorous) Control-Alt-Delete, a keypress used to reset or interrupt the computer. Tags: humorous Categories (topical): Computing Related terms: one-finger salute, two-finger salute
    Sense id: en-three-finger_salute-en-noun-bHJEeEP8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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