Reboot ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Reboot ( verb )

1. To start up a computer or device again.
2. To restart a computer or device.

Origin:

From the prefix "re-" meaning "again" or "back" and the verb "boot" which means "to start up a computer or device".

Examples:

1. I had to reboot my computer after it froze.
2. The technician rebooted the server to apply updates.
3. The phone needed to be rebooted after the software crashed.
4. The network administrator rebooted the router to fix connectivity issues.
5. The system administrator rebooted the database to clear a lock.

(As a noun)

Reboot ( noun )

1. To start up a computer or device again.
2. To restart a computer or device.

Origin:

From the prefix "re-" meaning "again" or "back" and the verb "boot" which means "to start up a computer or device".

Examples:

1. I had to reboot my computer after it froze.
2. The technician rebooted the server to apply updates.
3. The phone needed to be rebooted after the software crashed.
4. The network administrator rebooted the router to fix connectivity issues.
5. The system administrator rebooted the database to clear a lock.