reboots
Turns on again
Reboots are restarts of a computer or electronic device, cycling power to clear errors and reload the operating system: Have you tried turning it off and on again?
In entertainment, a reboot is a fresh start for a franchise—retelling an origin story or reimagining characters without continuity from earlier versions: The studio announced a reboot of the superhero series.
The verb reboot works for both: Reboot your router or They're rebooting the franchise for a new generation.
New version created
- revivalReturn after decline
- reimaginingFresh interpretation of existing material
- relaunchBegin anew after pause
- reinventionComplete self-transformation
retelling · adaptation · prequel · sequel · spinoff · recasting · modernization · resurrection
Material covering damage
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
- versionA distinct form
- bugfixRepair to flawed software
- maintenancePreserving working condition
hotfix · rollback · compatibility · downtime · installation
Complete self-transformation
- transformationThorough change in form
- renewalMaking current again
- second-chanceRenewed opportunity after failing
- detoxSubstance removal process
recovery · rehabilitation · comeback · turnaround · makeover · relocation · self-improvement · resolution
Restart by cutting electricity
- reinitializeRestore to original state
- bootupInitial system loading
- BIOSBoot-up initialization firmware
- POSTStartup hardware verification
remake
New version created
- revivalReturn after decline
- reimaginingFresh interpretation of existing material
- relaunchBegin anew after pause
reinvention · retelling · adaptation · prequel · sequel · spinoff · recasting · modernization · resurrection · continuation
patch
Material covering damage
maintenance · hotfix · rollback · compatibility · downtime · installation
reinvention
Complete self-transformation
- transformationThorough change in form
- renewalMaking current again
- second-chanceRenewed opportunity after failing
detox · recovery · rehabilitation · comeback · turnaround · makeover · relocation · self-improvement · resolution
power-cycle
Restart by cutting electricity
- reinitializeRestore to original state
- bootupInitial system loading
- BIOSBoot-up initialization firmware
POST · firmware · shutdown · power-on · troubleshooting
- filmsfeature films, action films, horror films, comedies, dramas
- TVcomedy series, drama series, talk shows, game shows, reality TV
- HollywoodHollywood, Tinseltown, Hollywood Sign, silver screen, movie stars
- showbizHollywood, Bollywood, Tinseltown, backstage, behind the scenes
- comic book topicssuperheroes, villains, origin stories, secret identities, superpowers
- franchisesfranchise, Star Wars, franchising, franchises, franchisor
rebootsshutdowns
Cessation of operations
powers off · shuts down · turns off · powers down · switches off
rebootssequels
Narrative continuations
continuations · follow-ups · spin-offs · prequels · extensions
- system reboot
- soft rebootSoftware-initiated system restart
- reboot loopRepeated automatic restarts