power-cycle

Off then on

Power-cycle means to turn a device off and then on again, typically to reset it or clear an error state.

The term comes from cycling through the power states—on to off to on.

It's the standard first troubleshooting step for electronic equipment: Have you tried power-cycling the router?

The tech support guy told me to power-cycle the modem.

electrical

switch

Circuit-breaking toggle device

plugSomething that blocks openings
outletPoint of release
unplugSever from power source

replug · disconnect · reconnect · on-off · circuit · surge · breaker · adapter · charger · UPS

restart

reboot

Cycle power intentionally

resetRestore to original state
initializeSet starting conditions
bootupInitial system loading

activate · restart · reconnect · refresh · restore · revive · reinitialize · recovery

troubleshooting

fix

Repair or solution

diagnoseDetermine a disease's nature
debugRemove software errors
resolveFirmness of purpose

clear · flush · unstick · unfreeze · recover · remedy · workaround · helpdesk · sysadmin · end-user

Opposites

restart method

power-cyclesoft reboot

Software-initiated system restart

warm boot · software update · firmware update · live migration · hot swap

system state continuity

power-cyclealways-on

Operating without pause

steady state · idle

action vs. inaction

power-cycleleave alone

Refrain from disturbing

do nothing · ignore · keep on · hands off

Family

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