restart
/ˈɹiːˌstɑɹt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: restarts · restarting · restarted
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of starting something again.
Noun
Examples
After the restart of my browser, the problem went away.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Verb
Examples
All attempts to restart the engine failed.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Synonym of reboot.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “restart” mean?
The act of starting something again.
Is “restart” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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