reboot

[ˈriːbuːt]

reboot Definition

  • 1to turn a computer or other device off and then on again, or to restart a process
  • 2to start something again in a fresh way, often after a pause or break

Using reboot: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "reboot" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I had to reboot my computer because it froze.

  • Example

    The company decided to reboot the project with a new team.

  • Example

    Let's reboot our marketing strategy for the upcoming quarter.

reboot Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for reboot

Phrases with reboot

  • reboot one's brain

    to refresh one's mind or clear one's thoughts

    Example

    I need to take a break and reboot my brain before I can continue working.

  • reboot one's life

    to make a fresh start in one's life, often by making significant changes

    Example

    After his divorce, he decided to reboot his life by moving to a new city and starting a new career.

  • to revive or relaunch a popular media franchise, such as a movie or TV series, with new content or a new creative team

    Example

    The studio plans to reboot the classic sci-fi series with a new cast and updated special effects.

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Summary: reboot in Brief

The verb 'reboot' [ˈriːbuːt] refers to restarting a computer or other device, or starting something again in a fresh way. It is often used metaphorically, such as 'reboot one's brain' to refresh one's mind, or 'reboot one's life' to make a fresh start. 'Reboot' can also refer to reviving a media franchise with new content or a new creative team.