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reboot

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈriːbuːt/

reboot means: To make a computer or device shut down and start again, loading its basic software again.

verb

RESTART COMPUTERB1

To make a computer or device shut down and start again, loading its basic software again.

  • Please reboot your computer.
  • I rebooted the router when the connection failed.
  • The system will reboot after the update.

Similar words: restart

Common phrases: reboot a computer, reboot the system, reboot a router

START AGAINB2

To start something again with a fresh approach, often changing how it is done.

  • They plan to reboot the series.
  • The studio rebooted the franchise with a new cast.
  • She hopes this role will reboot her career.

Similar words: restart, relaunch

Common phrases: reboot a series, reboot a franchise, reboot a career

noun

COMPUTER RESTARTB2

An occasion when a computer or device shuts down and starts again.

  • The computer needs a reboot.
  • The update required a full system reboot.
  • My files reappeared after the reboot.

Similar words: restart

Common phrases: a system reboot, after a reboot, automatic reboot

Questions about reboot

What does reboot mean?

To make a computer or device shut down and start again, loading its basic software again.

What is reboot in other languages?

Türkçe: yeniden başlatmak · Español: reiniciar · Français: redémarrer · Deutsch: neu starten · Italiano: riavviare · 日本語: 再起動する

How do you pronounce reboot?

It is pronounced /ˈriːbuːt/.

How do you use reboot in a sentence?

Please reboot your computer. I rebooted the router when the connection failed.

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