soft reboot

noun — 2 senses

soft reboot

noun
1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Synonym of warm boot.

2

Broadcasting, Fiction, Film, Literature, Media, Publishing, Television A reboot of a series etc. in which continuity is retained with the previous material.

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