Meaning of the word hotfix in English

What does hotfix mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hotfix

US /ˈhɑːt.fɪks/
UK /ˈhɒt.fɪks/

Noun

a software update designed to fix a specific bug or vulnerability, often released quickly to address an urgent issue

Example:
The company released a hotfix to patch the critical security flaw.
Applying the hotfix resolved the crashing issue immediately.

Verb

to apply a hotfix to software

Example:
We need to hotfix the server immediately to prevent further data loss.
The development team decided to hotfix the critical bug before the next major release.