Also means
to reboot
Usage Note
Reiniciar combines re- (again) + iniciar (to start). In everyday digital language it means to reboot a device or restart a process (reiniciar el ordenador). It also appears in broader contexts for restarting something from the beginning (reiniciar las negociaciones). The related noun is reinicio.
Examples
"Tienes que reiniciar el ordenador para aplicar los cambios."
Natural Translation
You need to restart the computer to apply the changes.
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