Restart: meaning, definitions and examples

Identical to the first 'restart' definition provided. An oversight led to the duplication.

• Please restart your computer to apply the new updates
• After making changes to the settings, you should restart the app

Commonly used in the context of computers or electronic devices when you need to shut down and then power up again. Often used when the system is not responding.

• My laptop froze, so I had to reboot it
• Sometimes, a quick reboot can solve many software issues

Typically used in technical or programming environments where a system, program, or device needs to be set back to its original state.

• The system encountered an error and needs to be reinitialized
• You should reinitialize the variables before starting the debugging process

Used when you need to return a device, system, or setting to its factory settings or clear temporary data. This often implies a more thorough or complete return to the original state than 'restart'.

• I had to reset my phone to fix the persistent problem
• If you forget your password, you might need to reset your account

Used when something needs to be started again from the beginning, often applied to machines, computers, or systems.

• Please restart your computer if it is not working correctly.
• We need to restart the project due to major issues.

Used in a broad, more formal context when referring to starting an activity or process once more, often after an initial failure or interruption.

• After his first business failed, he decided to begin again in a different industry.
• She took a deep breath and began again from the top of the list.

Used in informal contexts when a complete new beginning is needed, typically after an error or a significant change. It has a more conversational tone.

• Sorry, I made a mistake. Let me start over.
• We lost our progress, so we must start over.

Used in formal or technical contexts to describe resuming something after a pause or interruption. Also appropriate in legal or procedural contexts.

• The court will recommence the hearing in the afternoon.
• After the lunch break, the meeting will recommence at 2 PM.