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to reinitialize

to reinitialize

7 7.2
Set a device or program back to its original settings
  • verb
  • /ˌriːɪnɪʃəˈlaɪz/
  • Specialized
translation icon : reinicializar
  • Now, as soon as that happens, the computer reinitializes the alphas.
  • reinitialize the tracker
  • reinitialize the sensor

Now, as soon as that happens, the computer reinitializes the alphas.

Examples

  • So, let's clear his memory and reinitialize source code.

    Source Code (2011)

  • We should reinitialize the startup routine before going to warp six.

    Black Swarm (2007)

  • The online learned detector can be used to reinitialize the tracker when tracking failure occurs.

    Academic text (2018)

  • In the cases where the tracker loses the target, we activate an online detector for recovering the lost or drifted target and reinitialize our tracker.

    Academic text (2018)

  • To fix the malfunction, we need to reinitialize the printer to its factory settings.

  • After the crash, I had to reinitialize the application before I could start using it again.

  • If the software is not responding, you should reinitialize it and try again.

Synonyms

to restore
vsto reinitialize
219 3.5

Return something like a painting or building to its original working condition

returns settings to original defaults rather than merely making them work again
to reset
vsto reinitialize
107 2.9

To set something back to its original state

refers specifically to returning to original default or factory state
to redefault
vsto reinitialize
  • Specialized
7.2

Put a device or program back to its original factory settings

is not limited to factory settings and covers original default state

How Reset

reset button
6 2.9
to reset
107 2.9
to reinitialize
  • Specialized
7 7.2
to restart
85 2.3
to reinstall
14 3.8

Surface Forms

reinitialize infinitive
reinitialized past
reinitialized past participle
reinitializing present participle
reinitializes third person singular

Morphology

reinitialize = initialize (transparent) = re + initial + ize

Adding 're-' to 'initialize' clearly gives the meaning 'initialize again' or 'reset to the initial state'.

Etymology

Reinitialize is made of re- meaning 'again' and initial meaning 'first' or 'beginning', so a helpful way to remember it is 'start again'. That's why to reinitialize something, especially a computer program or device, is to set it back to its original or default state.