English Explanatory Dictionary

reboot

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An instance of rebooting.
  2. A fresh start.
  3. The restarting of a series' storyline, discarding all previous continuity.
  4. The restarting of a series' storyline without discarding previous continuity.
verb
  1. To execute a computer's boot process, effectively resetting the computer and causing the operating system to reload, commonly after a system failure.
  2. To start afresh.
  3. Restart; to return to an initial configuration or state.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹiːbuːt/ /ɹiːˈbuːt/ En-us-reboot.ogg

Word forms

reboot reboots rebooting rebooted

Etymology

From re- + boot.

Synonyms

sequel spin-off rebegin recommence reinitiate restart

Related words

bootstrap

Derived words

rebootable rebooter
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