respring

/rɪˈsprɪŋ/

Definitions

1. verb

to start up again, especially a mobile device or a computer from a suspended state.

“After the battery ran out, she had to respring her phone before using it again.”

2. noun

the process of starting up again, especially a mobile device or a computer from a suspended state.

“The respring of her phone took a few minutes, but it finally turned back on.”

Synonyms

  • reboot
  • restart

Antonyms

  • powerdown
  • shutdown