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Restarts are instances of beginning again after a stop or interruption.

A computer restarts when it shuts down and boots back up.

A game restarts after a goal or foul.

The word works as both noun and verb: The server needs a restart, She restarts the engine.

In sports, a restart is the resumption of play: The referee signaled for the restart.

beginning

commence

To set underway

relaunch · kickoff · recommence · pick up · begin again · new beginning · continuation · reopen · reinitiate · checkpoint

recovery

reboot

Cycle power intentionally

  • restoreReturn to earlier state
  • recoverRegain health or possession
  • reviveRestore consciousness or vigor

bounce back · get going · come back · troubleshoot · fix · repair · power-cycle · boot up · reload · reinitialize

technical

initialize

Set starting conditions

factory reset · reinstall · configuration · BIOS · UEFI

renewal

revitalize

Restore strength and vitality

revival · regeneration · rekindle · reinvigorate · refresh · overhaul · transformation · second chance · clean slate · turnaround

failure

crash

Sudden violent impact

freeze · hang · stall · blue screen · error · bug · boot failure · system failure

Categories
Opposites
operational state change

restartsshutdowns

Cessation of operations

stops · halts · terminates · ends · ceases

continuity vs. interruption

restartscontinues

Proceeds without stopping

maintains · persists · sustains · carries on · never stops

Phrases
Family

restart, restarted, restarting, restarter, restarters

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