transitive verb. To turn (a computer's operating system) off and then on again; restart.

transitive verb. To bring back (an earlier film or television show), usually with a new cast and updated script.

noun. The act or an instance of rebooting a computer's operating system.

noun. A film or television show that is a remake of an earlier production, typically with a different or refreshed viewpoint.

noun. An instance of rebooting.

noun. The restarting of a series storyline that discards all previous continuity.

verb. To cause a computer to execute its boot process, effectively resetting the computer and causing the operating system to reload, especially after a system or power failure

verb. To discard all previous continuity in a series and restart the series.

verb. To restart a (computer or video game) from the beginning.

verb. cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes

"Bringing a new meaning to the term reboot, Dimension Films announced Thursday that a "Short Circuit" remake is in the works."

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