restart

verb

re·​start (ˌ)rē-ˈstärt How to pronounce restart (audio)
restarted; restarting; restarts
Synonyms of restartnext

transitive verb

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

intransitive verb

: to resume operation
restartable adjective

Examples of restart in a Sentence

They plan to restart negotiations next week. The tournament will restart tomorrow.
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Miller said now these local policies are bleeding over into issues like restarting a nuclear power plant, or dealing with natural gas and thermal resources. Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 13 Feb. 2026 The game restarts at $150,000 after each win. Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026 Because sudden cardiac arrest is an electrical issue, a defibrillator is necessary to stop and restart the heart with a strong electric shock. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026 Collections restarted, then were put on hold. Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for restart

Word History

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of restart was in 1749

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“Restart.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restart. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

restart

verb
re·​start rē-ˈstärt How to pronounce restart (audio)
1
: to start anew
restarted the car
2
a
: to resume (as an activity) after an interruption
will restart the game
b
: to resume operation
the rides will restart after one hour
restart
ˈrē-ˌstärt
noun

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