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reboot

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɹiˈbut// UK //ɹɪbˈuːt// re·boot

v. to restart a computer or device so it works properly again. You use this when the system is slow or frozen.

v. to restart a computer system or electronic device, typically to resolve errors or apply updates. Often used metaphorically for restarting a project or process.


SIMPLE

I need to reboot my laptop to fix the error.

CONTEXTUAL

The server crashed during the update, so the IT team had to reboot it before lunch.

COMPLEX

After years of stagnation, the company decided to reboot its marketing strategy by targeting a younger demographic with social media campaigns.

Synonyms
Origin

From re- + boot.

Usage

Transitive when referring to a specific device; intransitive when the subject restarts itself.

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