power cycle

Off then on

Power cycle means to turn a device completely off and then back on again, typically to clear errors or restore normal operation.

It's the first troubleshooting step for malfunctioning electronics: Have you tried power cycling the router?

As a noun, it refers to this sequence of shutting down and restarting: A full power cycle fixed the frozen screen.

reboot

restart

Commence anew

resetRestore to original state
rebootCycle power intentionally
cold bootStarting from powered-off state

warm boot · hard reset · soft reset · troubleshooting · unplug · shutdown · restore · initialize · refresh · powering down

maintenance

diagnostics

Methods identifying problems

troubleshootingSystematic fault diagnosis
fixRepair or solution
repairRestore to working order

upkeep · servicing · inspection · checkup · reliability · scheduled · restoration · replacement · calibration · preventive

electronics

device

Constructed tool or machine

routerPacket-forwarding network device
modemDigital-to-analog signal converter
computerElectronic calculating device

server · appliance · hardware · machine · equipment · circuit · switch · outlet · plug · battery

Categories

activateturn on, switch on, start, start up, enable
tech fixesfix, reboot, repair, software patch, reset
electricityelectricity, battery, batteries, wire, wires
renewalrenewal, reinvigoration, restart, reboot, fresh start
tech supporttech support, troubleshooting, help desk, helpdesk, support ticket
boot processboot sequence, bootloader, boot loader, BIOS, UEFI

Opposites

restart method

power cyclesoft reboot

Software-initiated system restart

soft reset · warm boot · refresh · system reboot · sleep mode

system state change

power cyclealways-on

Operating without pause

steady state · uptime · leave on · leave alone · do nothing

Family

power, cycle, bicycle, recycle, tricycle, cycling, powered, cyclical, cyclist

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