reboot /ˈɹiːbuːt/noun 4verb 3forms 3 noun4 •An instance of rebooting. •The restarting of a series' storyline, discarding all previous continuity. •The restarting of a series' storyline without discarding previous continuity.As well as Ari Parker’s starring role, the reboot will introduce three characters played by people of colour, with Sara Ramirez, Karen Pittman and Sarita Choudhury to join the quartet. — 2021 •A fresh start.That’s why we don’t just need a bailout. We need a reboot. We need a build out. We need a buildup. We need a national makeover. — 2008 verb3 •To execute a computer's boot process, effectively resetting the computer and causing the operating system to reload, commonly after a system failure.We need to reboot the system after installing these updates.The system reboots every weekend after updates are installed. •Restart; to return to an initial configuration or state.Egg farmers do this to reboot birds' internal clocks so they start laying valuable eggs faster and, crucially, at the same time. — 2011 •To start afresh.They rebooted the TV series, but it's even worse than the original. formsrebooted · rebooting · reboots
