Power-cycle

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    To turn a device off and then back on again, usually to restore proper function by forcing a malfunctioning or unresponsive device to reset or reinitialize, or as a step in troubleshooting the device.

    "If the computer's frozen, try power-cycling it."

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"If the computer's frozen, try power-cycling it."

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