reboot

verb

Meaning

Restart a computer or electronic system to clear its memory and reload the operating system.

Examples

You should try to reboot your router if the internet connection remains unstable.
The system will automatically reboot after the software update is installed.

Synonyms: restart, reboot, reinitialize, power cycle

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reboot

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌriːˈbuːt/

Definition

Restart a computer or electronic system to clear its memory and reload the operating system.

Examples

You should try to reboot your router if the internet connection remains unstable.
The system will automatically reboot after the software update is installed.
I had to reboot my laptop three times before the screen finally turned on.

How to Use reboot

reboot a system (collocation): to restart a computer or digital system — "Please reboot the system to apply the new security settings."
reboot of a series (collocation): a new version of an existing creative work — "The latest reboot of the show has received mixed reviews from critics."

Synonyms of reboot

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