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Rebooted: meaning, definitions and examples

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rebooted

 

[ rɪˈbuːtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

computer operation

Rebooted refers to the process of restarting a computer or electronic device. This can involve either a soft reboot, where the operating system restarts without cutting power, or a hard reboot, which forces the device to shut down and start anew. Rebooting is often used to resolve issues with software, refresh the system's resources, or apply updates. In programming and technical contexts, rebooting can also refer to restarting a service or application to restore its normal function.

Synonyms

reinitialize, reset, restart

Examples of usage

  • I rebooted my computer after the software update.
  • Please reboot the router to fix the connectivity issue.
  • After I rebooted the system, everything started working smoothly.

Translations

Translations of the word "rebooted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reiniciado

🇮🇳 रीबूट किया गया

🇩🇪 neugestartet

🇮🇩 di-reboot

🇺🇦 перезавантажено

🇵🇱 zrestartowany

🇯🇵 再起動された

🇫🇷 redémarré

🇪🇸 reiniciado

🇹🇷 yeniden başlatıldı

🇰🇷 재부팅된

🇸🇦 تم إعادة التشغيل

🇨🇿 restartován

🇸🇰 reštartovaný

🇨🇳 重启的

🇸🇮 ponovno zagnan

🇮🇸 endurhleypt

🇰🇿 қайта жүктелген

🇬🇪 ახალი ჩატვირთვა

🇦🇿 yenidən başladıldı

🇲🇽 reiniciado

Etymology

The term 'reboot' originated in the early days of computing, with 'boot' coming from the phrase 'to bootstrap' or 'bootstrapping', which refers to the process of starting up a computer system. The word 'bootstrap' itself is derived from the expression 'to pull oneself up by one's bootstraps,' which conveys the idea of starting from nothing or starting up a process without external assistance. The prefix 're-' indicates repetition, so 'reboot' effectively means to boot again. The advent of personal computers in the late 1970s and early 1980s popularized the term, as users often needed to reboot their machines to troubleshoot problems or apply updates. As technology evolved, the concept of rebooting became essential for various devices, including smartphones and tablets, further embedding the term in contemporary vocabulary.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,730, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.