reboot
verb (used with object)
to restart (a computer) by loading the operating system; boot again.
was rebooting
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past progressiveof reboot.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Navalny’s team has been undeterred by both the war and the trial of its leader, announcing it was rebooting the foundation as an international organization.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 23, 2022
Kunda said Zesco was "rebooting the system" but that it could take three to four hours before supply was fully restored.
From Reuters ● Oct. 8, 2021
Animation announced it was rebooting “The Flintstones” as a prime-time animated adult comedy series.
From New York Times ● Aug. 13, 2019
He says a Uconnect representative hung up on him after holding for 30 minutes the first time he called to complain that the screen in his 2018 Jeep Compass Latitude was rebooting.
From The Verge ● Feb. 14, 2018
