Reinitiate: meaning, definitions and examples

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reinitiate

 

[ ˌriːɪnɪˈeɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

process restart

To reinitiate something means to start it again or to restart a process that had previously been initiated. This term is commonly used in various fields including technology, where systems or processes need to be resumed after an interruption. Reinitiation can be necessary for functions in software applications, network services, or even in organizational processes. The action typically ensures that all necessary components are re-engaged and functioning as intended. In essence, it is about giving a second chance for the operation to proceed correctly.

Synonyms

reactivate, relaunch, restart, resume

Examples of usage

  • We need to reinitiate the software update.
  • After the failure, the team decided to reinitiate the project.
  • The server will reinitiate the backup process at midnight.

Translations

Translations of the word "reinitiate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reiniciciar

🇮🇳 पुनः प्रारंभ करना

🇩🇪 erneut initiieren

🇮🇩 memulai ulang

🇺🇦 перезапустити

🇵🇱 ponownie zainicjować

🇯🇵 再初期化する

🇫🇷 réinitialiser

🇪🇸 reiniciar

🇹🇷 yeniden başlatmak

🇰🇷 재시작하다

🇸🇦 إعادة التهيئة

🇨🇿 znovu inicializovat

🇸🇰 znovu inicializovať

🇨🇳 重新初始化

🇸🇮 ponovno inicializirati

🇮🇸 endurreisa

🇰🇿 қайта бастау

🇬🇪 ახლიდან გაწვდვა

🇦🇿 yenidən başlamaq

🇲🇽 reiniciar

Etymology

The word 'reinitiate' is derived from the prefix 're-', which indicates repetition or doing something again, combined with 'initiate', stemming from the Latin word 'initiare', meaning 'to begin'. The term 'initiate' itself has been in use since the early 17th century in English, denoting the act of starting or commencing something. With the evolution of technology and processes that require frequent starting and stopping, the prefix 're-' was added to create 'reinitiate', allowing for specific reference to starting a process over. It reflects modern needs in various sectors, urging the language to adapt with terms that cater to a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.