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Definition of «reboot»

The term "reboot" refers to starting something again from the beginning, usually after a period of disuse or failure. It can be used in various contexts such as restarting a computer system, relaunching a product or service, reviving an old television series with new episodes, or rejuvenating a stagnant organization through changes in leadership and strategy. The goal is to bring something back to life or improve its performance by starting over from the beginning.

Usage examples

  1. Press and hold the power button on your computer to perform a reboot.
  2. After installing software updates, it is recommended to reboot your device to ensure the changes take effect.
  3. If your mobile phone freezes, you can try a soft reboot by holding down the volume down and power buttons simultaneously.
  4. To reboot a network router, unplug the power cable, wait for a few seconds, and then plug it back in.
  5. When troubleshooting a malfunctioning device, a technician may suggest a reboot as the first step.
  6. Some smart TVs have a built-in option to reboot the system for troubleshooting purposes, usually found in the settings menu.

Phrases with «reboot»

Sentences with «reboot»

  • The upcoming reboot of the «Driver» series will feature, surprisingly, a lot of cars. (jgghgames.com)
  • Should we get an entirely new Spider - Man, it'd be the third movie reboot in 15 years for the superhero. (theverge.com)
  • The plot makes it a sort of soft reboot for the series, and I've been saying that this game starts a new plot that'll be continued in the next game. (bornegames.com)
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