Power-cycle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Power-cycle is a verb meaning (electronics, computing) 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.
Meaning
(electronics, computing) 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.
Example Sentences
If the computer's frozen, try power-cycling it.
Word Forms
- power-cycles
- power-cycling
- power-cycled
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hot swap, post, hotplug, refresh, overclock, redebug.
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