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Reject

Meaning in mobile app development, with examples

/rɪˈdʒɛkt/verbCore term

In mobile app development, reject means: To refuse to accept an app or update into the store because it breaks a store rule or does not work properly during review.

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How it is used

Usually passive: the app was rejected, the build got rejected. Apple gives the reason with a guideline number; common causes are a crash during review, no way to delete an account, or unclear permission texts. Developers fix the issue and resubmit, or reply and appeal.

Example sentences

  1. Apple rejected our update because the reviewer couldn't log in with the demo account.

  2. If the build is rejected again, we'll miss the campaign date.

Common collocations

  • get rejected
  • rejected by Apple
  • rejection reason
  • resubmit after rejection
  • app reviewThe check that Apple or Google does on an app or update before it appears in their store, to make sure it follows their rules and works properly.
  • App StoreApple's official store where users find, buy and download apps for the iPhone, iPad and other Apple devices.
  • privacy policyA public document that explains what personal data an app collects, why it collects it, who it is shared with and how users can control it.
  • permissionThe user's approval that an app needs before it can use sensitive features or data, such as the camera, location, contacts or notifications.

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