reboot
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.to turn a computer off and on again to fix a problem or update software.
v.to execute a computer's boot process again, causing the operating system to reload, often to resolve a system failure.
Simple“If the screen freezes, you might need to reboot your laptop.”
In context“The system administrator advised all employees to reboot their workstations following the critical security patch installation.”
UsageCan be used as both a transitive and intransitive verb.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to start a project, career, or plan again from the beginning.
v.to initiate a fresh start for a process, career, or organisation, often after a period of failure or stagnation.
Simple“The company is trying to reboot its image with a new logo and better service.”
In context“After several years of declining sales, the fashion house attempted to reboot the brand by hiring a younger creative director.”
Synonyms - 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a new version of a film, book, or game series that starts the story over.
n.a new version of an established media franchise that discards or ignores previous continuity to start the narrative fresh.
Simple“The latest Batman reboot focuses on his early years as a detective.”
In context“Critics argued that the cinematic reboot lacked the charm of the original trilogy, despite its impressive special effects.”
- 04 B1 Intermediate
n.the act of starting a computer or a system again.
n.an instance of restarting a computer system or a process.
Simple“A quick reboot should fix the connection issues you are having.”
In context“The server requires a scheduled reboot every Sunday night to maintain optimal performance levels of performance.”
From re- + boot.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.