power cycling
Switching off, on
Power cycling is turning a device off and back on again to reset its state or clear errors.
The technique works because many electronic problems stem from software states that don't survive a restart.
Tech support often begins with Have you tried power cycling it?
The noun form describes the action: A quick power cycle fixed the router.
Commence anew
- rebootCycle power intentionally
- resetRestore to original state
- cold startStarting from zero
- warm startBoot using existing state
initialization · reinitialization · refresh · restore · recover · unfreeze · clear · flush
restart
Commence anew
- rebootCycle power intentionally
- resetRestore to original state
- cold startStarting from zero
warm start · initialization · reinitialization · refresh · restore · recover · unfreeze · clear · flush · fix
on
Touching from above
sequence · shutdown · startup · activate · deactivate · disconnect · reconnect · unplug · replug · wait
outlet
Point of release
- plugSomething that blocks openings
- adapterDevice enabling equipment compatibility
- surge protectorElectrical overflow shield
ups · circuit · breaker · supply · current · voltage · load · cord · button · indicator
- tech fixesfix, reboot, repair, software patch, reset
- maintenancepreventive maintenance, maintenance schedule, scheduled maintenance, handyman, repair
power cyclingsoftware update
soft reboot · software patch · firmware update · driver update · hot fix
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