Restart — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /(ˌ)rē-ˈstärt/ re·start

Meaning & Definition of Restart

Restart (verb)

  1. to start anew
  2. to resume (something, such as an activity) after interruption
  3. to resume operation

Restart (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to begin again or return to after an interruption

    "after being shut down for three years, the power plant will restart operations this week"

    similar: continue, pick up, proceed (with), renew, reopen, resume
    related: resuscitate, revive, recrudesce
    near: complete, conclude, consummate, end, finalize, finish, belay, break, can (slang), cease, check, cut, desist, discontinue, drop, halt, knock off, leave off, quit, scuttle, shut off, stay, stop, terminate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Restart

The most common words with a similar meaning to Restart:

continue, pick up, proceed (with), renew, reopen, resume

Related Words for Restart

resuscitate, revive, recrudesce

Near Antonyms of Restart

complete, conclude, consummate, end, finalize, finish, belay, break, can, cease, check, cut, desist, discontinue, drop, halt, knock off, leave off, quit, scuttle, shut off, stay, stop, terminate

Word Forms of Restart

Inflections: restarted, restarting, restarts

Derived words: restart (noun), restartable (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Restart

First known use: 1749t

Frequently Asked Questions about Restart

What does "Restart" mean?

"Restart" means to start anew. As a verb, it is defined as: to start anew.

What is another word for "Restart"?

Other words for "Restart" include continue, pick up, proceed (with), renew, reopen and resume. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Restart" you intend.

How do you use "Restart" in a sentence?

Examples of "Restart" in a sentence: "after being shut down for three years, the power plant will restart operations this week".

Is "Restart" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Restart" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Restart"?

"Restart" is pronounced /(ˌ)rē-ˈstärt/ and divided into syllables as re·start.

What is the origin of the word "Restart"?

First known use: 1749t.

What is another word for "Restart" meaning "to begin again or return to after an interruption"?

When "Restart" (verb) means to begin again or return to after an interruption, synonyms include continue, pick up, proceed (with), renew, reopen and resume.

What words are related to "Restart"?

Words related to "Restart" include resuscitate, revive and recrudesce.