restart

Resume from scratch

Restart means to begin again after stopping.

You restart a computer to clear errors, restart a conversation after an interruption, or restart your life after a major change.

As a noun, a restart is the act of beginning again: The server needs a restart.

After a brief restart, the game continued.

computing

reboot

Cycle power intentionally

recovery · troubleshoot · shutdown · turn-on · bootloader · BIOS · UEFI · diagnostics · system · crash

beginning

begin

To start something

launch · initiate · embark · kickoff · outset · genesis · inception · dawn · origin · baseline

renewal

revitalize

Restore strength and vitality

renaissance · revival · resurgence · rekindle · reawaken · reinvigorate · refresh · overhaul · transformation · reformation

resumption

resume

Career summary document

carry-on · proceed · return · reopen · relaunch · reconvene · intermission · hiatus · break · interruption

resilience

bounce-back

Recovery from adversity

dust-off · regroup · rally · overcome · setback · persistence · determination · grit · tenacity · resolve

Categories
Opposites
cessation

restartstop

Cease all motion

terminate · end · halt · cease · quit

completion

restartfinish

Bring to completion

complete · conclude · finalize · consummate · wrap up

continuity

restartcontinue

Go on without stopping

maintain · persist · sustain · carry on · keep going

Phrases
Family

restarted, restarts, restarting, restartable

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G