reboot
Americanverb (used with object)
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to restart (a computer) by loading the operating system; boot again.
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to produce a distinctly new version of (an established media franchise, as a film, TV show, video game, or comic book).
The studio is rebooting Spider-Man.
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to make a change in (something) in order to establish a new beginning: Lower interest rates are intended to reboot the economy.
She’s rebooting her career.
Lower interest rates are intended to reboot the economy.
verb (used without object)
noun
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an act or instance of restarting a computer.
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an act or instance of making a change in order to establish a new beginning.
a reboot of our product line.
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a distinctly new version of an established media franchise.
The show will be a gritty reboot of the classic TV series from the 1970s.
verb
Etymology
Origin of reboot
First recorded in 1970–75; re- ( def. ) + boot 1 (in the sense “to start a computer”)
Example Sentences
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Campbell has been in every “Scream” installment except the most recent one released in 2023, which was then trying to reboot the series with a pair of sisters played by Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega.
From Los Angeles Times
“It’s one of the most surreal things that’s ever happened in my life,” said Chokachi, the only actor from the original series confirmed for the reboot.
From Los Angeles Times
Despite everything, from the years of backlash to the personal confrontations she’s had with former contestants, Banks in the documentary still had her mind on rebooting “ANTM.”
From Los Angeles Times
Both games were hero shooters attempting to draw players away from popular, established rivals such as Apex Legends and Overwatch, which launched a huge reboot this month.
From BBC
The TrustedServer technology runs everything in RAM, wiping all data with each reboot.
From Salon
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