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power-cycle

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: business, computing, electrical-engineering, electricity, electromagnetism, electronics, energy, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics, sciences

Examples

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

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