reboot
verb (used with object)
to restart (a computer) by loading the operating system; boot again.
rebooting
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present participleof reboot.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Even more frightening is the fact he's rebooting for version 2.0.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
President Ahmed al-Sharaa has been rebooting Syria's international credentials and seeking to revive his struggling country after toppling longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
Despite fewer scripted and reality TV programs being made in recent years, rebooting “Fear Factor” was a “no-brainer,” said Thorn, Fox’s TV president.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026
“It was very defeating,” said Martin, who has been teaching English in Madrid since her May 2025 graduation and is nervous about rebooting her corporate job search.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 5, 2026
The NeuroLink comes back online, my profile rebooting in the corner of my view.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
