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restart

 

[ riːˈstɑːrt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

computer

To start again; reboot.

Synonyms

reboot, reinitialize, reset

Examples of usage

  • The computer crashed, so I had to restart it.
  • After installing updates, you may need to restart your computer.
  • I always restart my computer when it's running slowly.
Context #2 | Verb

life

To begin again or proceed after an interruption.

Synonyms

begin again, recommence, start over

Examples of usage

  • After the failure, he decided to restart his career.
  • She restarted her life in a new city.
  • It's never too late to restart and pursue your dreams.

Translations

Translations of the word "restart" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reiniciar

🇮🇳 पुनरारंभ

🇩🇪 neu starten

🇮🇩 mulai ulang

🇺🇦 перезапустити

🇵🇱 uruchomić ponownie

🇯🇵 再起動する (さいきどうする)

🇫🇷 redémarrer

🇪🇸 reiniciar

🇹🇷 yeniden başlatmak

🇰🇷 재시작하다

🇸🇦 إعادة التشغيل

🇨🇿 restartovat

🇸🇰 reštartovať

🇨🇳 重启 (chóngqǐ)

🇸🇮 ponovni zagon

🇮🇸 endurræsa

🇰🇿 қайта іске қосу

🇬🇪 გადატვირთვა (gadatrvTva)

🇦🇿 yenidən başlatmaq

🇲🇽 reiniciar

Word origin

The word 'restart' is a combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'start'. It originated in the late 20th century with the rise of computers and technology, referring to the action of starting something again. The concept of restarting has since been widely adopted in various contexts beyond just computers, symbolizing a fresh beginning or a new attempt after a pause or failure.

See also: startable, starter, starting, startle, startled, upstart.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,277, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.