restart
v. A2 Elementary US //ɹiˈstɑɹt// UK //ɹɪstˈɑːt// restart
v. to start something again from the beginning. You often do this with a computer or a game when it stops working correctly.
v. to begin a process, activity, or system again after a pause or failure. In a computing context, it refers to the act of rebooting a device to clear its memory and reload the operating system.
I need to restart my computer to install the updates.
If the application continues to freeze, you should try to restart the device before calling technical support.
The negotiators agreed to restart the peace talks next month, hoping that the recent ceasefire would provide a more stable foundation for a lasting agreement.
From re- + start.
Usage
The verb is both transitive and intransitive; it can take a direct object or stand alone.