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reboot
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reboot
To reload the operating system, which restarts the computer. See boot.
reboot [rē′büt]
(computer science)
To reload systems software into a computer so that it makes a new start.
(operating system)reboot - (From boot) A boot with the implication that the computer has not been down for long, or that the boot is a bounce intended to clear some state of wedgitude.

See warm boot.
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