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

• 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

During the match introductions, fans also restarted their serenading after Styles' name was announced. —Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025

Duane Arnold restarting in 2028 could help offset some of the lost earnings from the phase out of the tax credits, Ketchum said on the July earnings call. —Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025

In recent months, the countries agreed to restart direct flights cancelled since the Covid-19 pandemic. —Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025

Following a lopsided victory over the 49ers to restart an in-state series that runs through 2030, the Mountaineers’ (1-0) home opener will feature a bout with FCS Lindenwood Lions (0-1). —Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025

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