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Rebooting: meaning, definitions and examples

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rebooting

 

[ riːˈbuːtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

computing process

Rebooting refers to the process of restarting a computer or electronic device to refresh its operating system and clear temporary system files. This action can resolve various issues such as software glitches, slow performance, or unresponsive applications. Rebooting can be performed in two main ways: a 'soft reboot', which allows the system to restart without cutting power, and a 'hard reboot', which entails powering off the device completely before turning it back on. It is commonly used as a first troubleshooting step for many technical problems.

Synonyms

reinitiate, reset, restart

Examples of usage

  • I need to reboot my laptop to install the updates.
  • After rebooting the system, the error message disappeared.
  • Rebooting your phone can fix connectivity issues.
  • Don't forget to save your work before rebooting.

Translations

Translations of the word "rebooting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reinicialização

🇮🇳 पुनः आरंभ करना

🇩🇪 Neustart

🇮🇩 memulai ulang

🇺🇦 перезавантаження

🇵🇱 ponowne uruchomienie

🇯🇵 再起動

🇫🇷 redémarrage

🇪🇸 reinicio

🇹🇷 yeniden başlatma

🇰🇷 재부팅

🇸🇦 إعادة التشغيل

🇨🇿 restart

🇸🇰 reštart

🇨🇳 重启

🇸🇮 ponovni zagon

🇮🇸 endurhugsun

🇰🇿 қайта жүктеу

🇬🇪 جدید شروع

🇦🇿 yenidən başladılması

🇲🇽 reinicio

Etymology

The term 'reboot' originated in the early days of computing, with its roots in the word 'boot', which is a shortening of 'bootstrap'. Bootstrapping refers to the process of starting the computer and loading the operating system. The word 'boot' itself comes from the metaphor of a person pulling themselves up by their bootstraps, which suggests self-sufficiency. The prefix 're-' indicates repetition, thus 'reboot' means to boot the system again. The popularization of the term coincided with the widespread use of personal computers in the 1980s and 1990s, as users began to encounter various system issues that required a restart to fix. The concept of rebooting has since evolved with advancements in technology, including various methods of rebooting that have been developed to cater to different circumstances and devices.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,403, 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.