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reboot

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
Related topics: Computers
re·boot /ˌriːˈbuːt/ verb [intransitive, transitive]  TDif you reboot a computer, or if it reboots, you start it up again 重新启动(计算机)
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Examples from the Corpus
rebootSounds like we need to think about rebooting that logic program.If a program crashes you usually have to reboot the computer.Try rebooting the machine and see what happens.Only then could he decide if it was safe to reboot the system.The fix is simple but excruciating for Tandem to say - reboot the system.To reboot the systems, just switch them back on again and keep hitting returns when asked about loading VAPs etc.
From Longman Business Dictionaryrebootre‧boot /riːˈbuːt/ verb [intransitive, transitive]COMPUTING if you reboot a computer, or if it reboots, you start it up againYou will have to reboot your computer after installing the software.→ See Verb table
re·boot verbChineseSyllable
Corpus if if Business it computer, a reboots, or you reboot


reboot
reboot /ˌriːˈbuːt/ verb [intransitive and transitive]
if you reboot a computer, or if it reboots, you start it up again
     
THESAURUS
■ Actions when using a computer
    start up/boot up to make a computer start working: I’m having problems starting up my computer.
    log on/in to start using a computer system by typing your name and password: He logged on and read his emails.
    click on something to press a button on a computer mouse to choose a program, file etc from the screen: When you click on the link, it sends you to the company’s website.
    install to add new software to a computer so that the software is ready to be used: All users should install anti-virus software.
    download to move information, pictures, or music from the Internet onto your computer: You can download MP3 files.
    upload to move information, pictures, or music from your computer to a different computer across the Internet: Sites such as YouTube allow you to upload your own videos.
    open to make a file or program ready to use: Open a new file and type in the information.
    scroll up/down to move information on a computer screen up or down so that you can read it: Scroll down to read the questions and answers.
    enter to type information into a computer: The program requires you to enter a password.
    delete to remove information from a computer: I’ve deleted his email. | When you delete a file, it first gets moved to the recycle bin.
    cut and paste to remove information from one place and put it in another place: Tutors are looking out for students who cut and paste their essays from the Internet.
    save to make a computer keep the work that you have done on it: Make sure you save any work you do before you shut the computer down.
    close to stop having a file or program ready to use: To close the window, click on the ‘X’ in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
    log off/out to stop using a computer system by giving it particular instructions: I get an error message when I log off.
    shut down to make a computer stop working: Employees should shut their computers down at the end of each day.
    restart/reboot to make a computer start working again: Wait a few minutes before rebooting your computer.


re·bootBrE /ˌriːˈbuːt/ 🔊NAmE /ˌriːˈbuːt/ 🔊 verbpresent simple - I / you / we / they reboot BrE /ˌriːˈbuːt/ 🔊 NAmE /ˌriːˈbuːt/ 🔊present simple - he / she / it reboots BrE /ˌriːˈbuːts/ 🔊 NAmE /ˌriːˈbuːts/ 🔊past simple rebooted BrE /ˌriːˈbuːtɪd/ 🔊 NAmE /ˌriːˈbuːtɪd/ 🔊past participle rebooted BrE /ˌriːˈbuːtɪd/ 🔊 NAmE /ˌriːˈbuːtɪd/ 🔊 -ing form rebooting BrE /ˌriːˈbuːtɪŋ/ 🔊 NAmE /ˌriːˈbuːtɪŋ/ 🔊 [transitive, intransitive] ~ (sth) (computing 计算机) if you reboot a computer or it reboots, you switch it off and then start it again immediately 重新启动

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