# rebooting

/ɹɪbˈuːtɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/rebooting
Updated: 2026-10-16

## Definition

turning a computer off and on again to fix a problem or finish an update.

For teachers: 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.

## Synonyms

restart

## Usage notes

- Takes a direct object for the device or system restarted; used without an object when the subject itself restarts.

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