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reboot

Syllabification: (re·boot)
Pronunciation: /rēˈbo͞ot/
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Definition of reboot

verb

Pronunciation: /rēˈbo͞ot/
  • (with reference to a computer system) boot or be booted again: [with object]:the new value will not be in force until you reboot the system [no object]:the computer would not reboot
  • [with object] restart or revive (a process or sequence, especially a series of films or television programs); give fresh impetus to:I hope that the filmmakers make the most of the opportunity to reboot the franchise Crane attempts to reboot his flagging career

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈrēˌbo͞ot/
  • an act or instance of booting a computer system again.
  • something, especially a series of films or television programs, that has been restarted or revived:British television had a big hit with the reboot of Doctor Who

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