reboot
verb (used with object)
to restart (a computer) by loading the operating system; boot again.
has been rebooting
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present perfect progressiveof reboot (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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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
The carrier’s focus this week has been rebooting the airline’s network, but executives acknowledged that a period of introspection would follow the disaster as it works to win back customers’ trust and avoid future disruptions.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 29, 2022
