reboot
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1 to restart a computer (v.) B1 Intermediate Computingto turn a computer off and on again to fix a problem or update software.
to execute a computer's boot process again, causing the operating system to reload, often to resolve a system failure.
ExampleIf the screen freezes, you might need to reboot your laptop.
ExampleThe 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.
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2 to start something fresh (v.) B2 Upper Intermediateto start a project, career, or plan again from the beginning.
to initiate a fresh start for a process, career, or organisation, often after a period of failure or stagnation.
ExampleThe company is trying to reboot its image with a new logo and better service.
ExampleAfter several years of declining sales, the fashion house attempted to reboot the brand by hiring a younger creative director.
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3 a new version of a series (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate Theatrea new version of a film, book, or game series that starts the story over.
a new version of an established media franchise that discards or ignores previous continuity to start the narrative fresh.
ExampleThe latest Batman reboot focuses on his early years as a detective.
ExampleCritics argued that the cinematic reboot lacked the charm of the original trilogy, despite its impressive special effects.
- remake
- reimagining
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4 the act of restarting (n.) B1 Intermediate Computingthe act of starting a computer or a system again.
an instance of restarting a computer system or a process.
ExampleA quick reboot should fix the connection issues you are having.
ExampleThe server requires a scheduled reboot every Sunday night to maintain optimal performance levels of performance.
From re- + boot.