Word
rebooting
Phoneticsre·boot·ing
UK/ɹɪbˈuːtɪŋ/
Definition
v. turning a computer off and on again to fix a problem or finish an update.
v. the present participle of 'reboot'; to restart a computer or system by shutting it down and starting it again, typically to fix an error or apply updates.
Examples
“I am rebooting my laptop because it froze.”
“The office manager is rebooting the router to restore the internet before the video meeting starts.”
“After installing the security patch, the administrator spent the evening rebooting servers across three sites while monitoring logs for errors.”
Examples
simple
“I am rebooting my laptop because it froze.”
contextual
“The office manager is rebooting the router to restore the internet before the video meeting starts.”
complex
“After installing the security patch, the administrator spent the evening rebooting servers across three sites while monitoring logs for errors.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “rebooting” in context.
Verb
01. avoid rebooting
“You can avoid rebooting by putting the laptop to sleep instead.”
verb + noun
02. rebooting fails
“If rebooting fails, contact technical support for further help.”
noun + verb
03. rebooting fixes
“Rebooting fixes most minor software errors within minutes.”
noun + verb
04. rebooting helps
“Rebooting helps clear temporary files and speed up the system.”
noun + verb
Adjective
05. automatic rebooting
“The automatic rebooting after the update surprised me last night.”
adj + noun
06. forced rebooting
“Forced rebooting can sometimes cause you to lose unsaved work.”
adj + noun
07. frequent rebooting
“Frequent rebooting may mean your laptop has a serious software problem.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. cycle of rebooting
“My PC is stuck in an endless cycle of rebooting.”
noun + prep + noun
09. issue after rebooting
“Check if the sound issue after rebooting still remains.”
noun + prep + noun
10. after rebooting the system
“After rebooting the system, check if the printer works.”
11. finish the update by rebooting
“Finish the update by rebooting when the computer asks you to.”
12. fix it by rebooting
“You can often fix it by rebooting your phone.”
Usage
Takes a direct object for the device or system restarted; used without an object when the subject itself restarts.
Real-World Examples
“Some iPhones that police have in their possession for forensic examination are suddenly rebooting themselves, making it more difficult for investigators to access their contents, reports 404 Media.” “In a notice posted on Microsoft’s Azure outage page, the company acknowledged reports from customers indicating that rebooting virtual machines and PCs multiple times might provide relief.” “Sandeep Harpalani, vice president of product management at Netgear, says the company does not recommend rebooting its routers “unless you actually encounter issues with connectivity or slowdowns due to radio frequency interference.” Synonyms
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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