reboot
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A fresh start.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹiˈbut
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Definition
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noun
computing
An instance of rebooting.
by extension
A fresh start.
widely considered a misuse
The restarting of a series' storyline without discarding previous continuity.
verb
computingergative
To execute a computer's boot process, effectively resetting the computer and causing the operating system to reload, commonly after a system failure.
Cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes
by extension
To start afresh.
Restart; to return to an initial configuration or state.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
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More ways to use reboot
- “Sometimes, you just need to reboot your computer to fix minor issues.”
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Synonyms
Sense: to execute a computer's boot process
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