Synonyms for

Restart

Verb / ri:ˈstɑ:rt / Another word for restart — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To start again

Synonyms & similar words

resume restart reboot reinitialize reboot reset reload refresh recommence resuscitate reawaken rekindle revive recharge reinvigorate reanimate re-establish reintroduce rebuild reconstitute

Synonyms by register

Formal

recommence resume reinitiate

Informal

start over kick off again get going again

Literary

begin anew spring forth again

Antonyms

continue proceed maintain persevere carry on keep going

Common collocations

  • restart the computer
  • restart the engine
  • restart the process
  • restart the game
  • restart the system
  • restart the conversation
  • restart the download

Word family

noun restart
verb restart

Usage note

Primarily used in computing contexts. For other situations, 'resume' or 'begin again' might be more appropriate.

Example sentences

  1. I had to restart my video game because it froze.
  2. After a power outage, my computer wouldn't turn on until I restarted it.
  3. When I make a mistake on my drawing, I erase it and restart that part.
  4. I forgot to save my document, so I had to restart it from the beginning.
  5. The teacher made us restart the game because we were playing too rough.

Quotes

  • You can restart your life at any moment.
  • It's never too late to restart.
  • Failure is not the end, it's a chance to restart.

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