reboot
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- noun
- /ˈriːbuːt/
- Literature
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reinicio
- XCOM is the classic video game reboot I've been waiting for.
- Ghostbusters reboot
- Roseanne reboot
- franchise reboot
So there has, I, I guess it's out now the reboot of the iCarly show that you're not a part of.
- So there has, I, I guess it's out now the reboot of the iCarly show that you're not a part of.
- Like I'd say one of the ones that gets me on both the the original and the reboot is Battlestar Galactica.
- All right, I think I'm out on this Thelman Louise reboot.
Examples
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This year's reboot of the iconic game has received rave reviews for its stunning graphics and gameplay improvements.
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I enjoyed the Medal of Honor reboot more than I expected.
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I started watching the latest Addams Family reboot Wednesday and I am enjoying it a lot.
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I personally have become quite tired of series reboots, but this one is fantastic.
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Dredd 3D is a fine example of a reboot done well.
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Thankfully, IDW is coming out with a reboot soon, and Dredd collections are currently being released.
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The latest reboot of the classic series has introduced exciting new characters and updated storylines.
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Fans are eagerly awaiting the reboot of their favorite superhero franchise after its long absence from the big screen.
Synonyms
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A new version of a film or song made from an earlier one
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The act of creating a new version of a film, song, or story
How Different
Surface Forms
Morphology
reboot = boot (semi-transparent) = re + boot
While 're-' suggests repetition, the specific media context of restarting a franchise is not immediately obvious.
Etymology
Reboot was taken from computer language to mean a fresh start for a film or TV series, built from re- 'again' and boot 'to start up'. So a media reboot is like a 'restart' of the story, often with new actors or new ideas.