restart

verb

UK /ˌriːˈstɑːt/

US /ˌriːˈstɑːrt/

To start something again from the beginning.

If the game freezes, just restart it.

SYNONYMS

begin again start over resume reopen reboot

RELATED WORDS

restart restarting restarted restartable restart button

OTHER MEANINGS

2. To turn a computer or device off and then on again.

Please restart your computer to finish the update.

3. To begin an activity or process again after stopping.

They had to restart the race after the storm.

4. A fresh beginning of something.

The new coach gave the team a restart.

5. To cause an engine to start working again.

He tried to restart the car after it stalled.