reinitialize
Boot up again
To reinitialize is to initialize again—to reset something to its starting state or default configuration.
The term is primarily technical, appearing in computing contexts: You may need to reinitialize the drive.
Software, hardware, or systems that have drifted from their original settings or become corrupted can be reinitialized to restore proper function.
Cycle power intentionally
- restartCommence anew
- resetRestore to original state
- cold startStarting from zero
- power cycleRestart by cutting electricity
bootloader · firmware · BIOS · UEFI · POST · boot sequence · system restore · recovery mode
Restore to original state
- clearWithout obstruction or fog
- wipeRub to clean
- defaultsPreset options or failures
- factory resetReverting device to original
baseline · restore · parameters · settings · configuration · format · purge · zero out
Commence anew
- begin againStart from scratch
- resumeCareer summary document
- recommenceBegin again after pause
- relaunchBegin anew after pause
reactivate · re-engage · retry · rerun · cycle · iterate · loop · refresh
reboot
Cycle power intentionally
- restartCommence anew
- resetRestore to original state
- cold startStarting from zero
power cycle · bootloader · firmware · BIOS · UEFI · POST · boot sequence · system restore · recovery mode · safe mode
reset
Restore to original state
factory reset · baseline · restore · parameters · settings · configuration · format · purge · zero out · clean slate
restart
Commence anew
- begin againStart from scratch
- resumeCareer summary document
- recommenceBegin again after pause
relaunch · reactivate · re-engage · retry · rerun · cycle · iterate · loop · refresh · trigger
declare
State officially
- assignGive as responsibility
- instantiateCreate concrete example
- allocateDesignate for specific use
pointer · array · object · constructor · memory · buffer · counter · index · parameter · value