reboot
verb
re·boot
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Definition of reboot
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
transitive + intransitive
: to shut down and restart (a computer or program)
… the annoyance of having to reboot the computer to switch operating systems …— Robert Weston If anything ever happens to the original drive, you can reboot using the cloned drive and be up and running in minutes.— Dan Frakes
b
intransitive
: to start up again after closing or shutting down : to boot up again
waiting for a computer/program to reboot
2a
transitive
: to start (something) anew : to refresh (something) by making a new start or creating a new version
It's probably not an overstatement to say Sandberg is embarking on the most ambitious mission to reboot feminism and reframe discussions of gender since the launch of Ms. magazine in 1971.— Belinda Luscombe reboot an old TV series
b
intransitive
: to start anew : to make a fresh start
The interior designer's heart was telling her to reboot and downsize …— Susan Heeger
reboot
noun
re·boot
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plural reboots
Definition of reboot (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: the act or an instance of shutting down and restarting something (such as a computer or program)
In a few cases, errors cause a headlong exit to DOS or the software ceases to operate, requiring a reboot.— George F. Hepner
2
: the act or an instance of starting (something) anew or making a fresh start
In a massive reboot last fall, all 200 rooms were done up in geometric rugs and curvy leather headboards.— Jen Murphy
Examples of reboot in a Sentence
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On Friday, shortly after announcing that Disney would be rebooting the series that launched her into stardom on the studio’s forthcoming streaming service Disney+, the actress spoke with PEOPLE about her excitement for the new project. — Joelle Goldstein, PEOPLE.com, "Hilary Duff Opens Up About Returning for Lizzie McGuire Reboot: 'She Was Everybody's Best Friend'," 23 Aug. 2019 The studio released a trilogy of Spidey movies in the 2000s, then rebooted the character for two more movies in 2012 and 2014. — Peter Rubin, WIRED, "Spider-Man Swings Back to Sony—Unraveling the Universe," 22 Aug. 2019 In terms of mining the 20th Century Fox library for streaming purposes, Iger said Tuesday that Watts and her team will be rebooting Night at the Museum, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Home Alone and Cheaper by the Dozen for Disney+. — Pamela Mcclintock, The Hollywood Reporter, "Disney Sets Course for Pared-Down 20th Century Fox Amid $170M Loss," 7 Aug. 2019 The crossover event will be loosely based on the 1985 crossover comic series, which rebooted the entire franchise at the time. — Andrew Liptak, The Verge, "Black Lightning’s characters will be part of The CW’s Crisis on Infinite Earth crossover event," 4 Aug. 2019 Finally, Feige announced that Oscar-winner Mahershala Ali will reboot Blade, once made immortal by Wesley Snipes. — Time, "Marvel Proved at Comic Con That Killing Off the Avengers Was a Great Decision," 21 July 2019 Ever since official news of a Gossip Girl reboot hit the internet, there was just one question among Upper East Siders: which original cast members would return for this next chapter? — De Elizabeth, Teen Vogue, "Kristen Bell on Whether She'll Return for the "Gossip Girl" HBO Reboot," 20 July 2019 Many of Mexico’s bigger names aren’t in Tata Martino’s squad, while the USA has rebooted following its failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. — Brian Straus, SI.com, "After Handling Jamaica, Weather Delay, USMNT Gets Gold Cup Final vs. Mexico," 4 July 2019 The revival of Double Dare is another Nickelodeon remake, after the network rebooted Figure it Out, Guts and made a movie version of Legends of the Hidden Temple. — Carly Mallenbaum, USA TODAY, "Nickelodeon's '90s game show 'Double Dare' is coming back this summer," 25 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'reboot.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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reboot
verb
English Language Learners Definition of reboot
computers
: to turn off a computer and then immediately turn it on
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