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Reboot

UK //ˈriːbʊt// US //ˈriːbuːt// Pronunciation

Definition

To shut down and then start up a computer or system again.

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In simple words: To start a computer again after turning it off.

Examples

• If your computer is slow, you should reboot it.
• To fix the issue, I had to reboot the system.
• After the crash, they decided to reboot the entire project.
• He suggested we reboot the game to resolve the glitch.
• Can you reboot the router? It’s not connecting to the internet.

Usage notes

Commonly used in tech contexts. Can also refer to restarting a process or project. Avoid in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

reboot + object

Memory hint

Think of 'reboot' as giving your computer a 'new boot' or starting fresh.

Collocations

• reboot the computer
• reboot the system
• reboot the game
• reboot the project
• reboot sequence

Synonyms

• restart
• relaunch
• reset
• refresh
• revive

Common mistakes

• Using 'reboot' for non-computer-related contexts without clarification.
• Confusing 'reboot' with 'restart' in casual speech, even though they are similar.
• Using 'rebooted' incorrectly as an adjective.