Meaning & use
rebooting
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Restarting a computer or electronic device; or, figuratively, starting something over with a fresh approach.
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Rebooting the router usually fixes the connection problem.
The studio is rebooting the classic franchise with a new cast.
A note on using this word
The figurative reboot of a film or franchise, meaning a fresh creative start rather than a sequel, has become common in entertainment journalism since the 2000s.
Words with a similar meaning
restartingrelaunching
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