restart
|re-start|
B1
🇺🇸
/riˈstɑrt/
🇬🇧
/riˈstɑːt/
begin again
Etymology
Etymology Information
'restart' originates from the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the word 'start' meaning 'to begin'.
Historical Evolution
'restart' evolved from the combination of 're-' and 'start' in Middle English, maintaining its meaning of beginning again.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to start again', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of starting again.
The game had a restart after the rain delay.
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Verb 1
to start again or anew.
The computer will restart after the update.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35