restart

verb

re·​start (ˌ)rē-ˈstärt 

restarted; restarting; restarts

transitive verb

1

: to start anew

2

: to resume (something, such as an activity) after interruption

intransitive verb

: to resume operation

restart

ˈrē-ˌstärt  (ˌ)re-ˈstärt 

noun

restartable

(ˌ)re-ˈstär-tə-bəl 

adjective

Synonyms of restart

• resume
• continue
• reopen

Examples of restart in a Sentence

They plan to restart negotiations next week.

The tournament will restart tomorrow.

Recent Examples on the Web

Crowds that had waited out the storm in the temporary structures let a cheer rise up as the signs that play was about to restart became apparent. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2026

Play can restart only after 30 minutes without lightning within the eight-mile zone. — Tom Burrows, New York Times, 27 June 2026

Sunshine is restarting Idaho’s storied, high-grade Sunshine silver mine. — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 29 June 2026

Messaging should build upon previous interactions rather than restarting the conversation every time someone enters a new channel. — Paula Chiocchi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for restart

• apart
• depart
• flowchart
• forepart
• impart
• pushcart
• rampart
• redstart
• subpart
• sweetheart
• upstart
• art

Kids Definition

restart

verb

re·​start rē-ˈstärt 

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