reboot

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A reboot is when you restart something, often because it's not working properly. You might see this happen with computers or phones.

So, what does it mean to reboot? Well, let's say your phone isn't responding - you can't even turn it off! In that case, a reboot can be just the thing. You press and hold some buttons until the phone starts fresh again. It's like giving it a new beginning. Sometimes, if an app on your phone is being really stubborn or keeps crashing, a reboot can help too. And it's not just phones - computers often need a reboot when they're having trouble running programs or are frozen up.

How common is "reboot"?

Word reboot is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in magazine texts and less often in other writings.

Definitions

noun

An instance of rebooting.
The restarting of a series' storyline, discarding all previous continuity.

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verb

To execute a computer's boot process, effectively resetting the computer and causing the operating system to reload, possibly after a system failure.
Example: The system reboots every weekend after updates are installed.
To start afresh.
Example: They rebooted the TV series, but it's even worse than the original.
Restart; to return to a an initial configuration or state.

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