reboot

verb

To restart a computer so that its operating system loads again, often to fix a problem.

Example sentences

“Try rebooting your laptop before calling tech support.”
“My phone froze, so I held down the power button to reboot it.”

Now common figuratively: film franchises and careers get rebooted, restarted from scratch with the old baggage cleared.

Synonyms for reboot

restart

Related words

installTo set up equipment or software and make it ready for use.crashA sudden failure of a computer, program, or system that makes it stop working.syncTo make two or more things match or work together at the same time, especially data, clocks, or sound and video.usernameThe name or set of characters that identifies a person on a computer system or website.offlineNot connected to the internet or to a larger network.interfaceThe place or means where two systems meet and interact with each other.