Re-start (Verb)
Meaning 1
Start an engine again, for example.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The mechanic tried to re-start the engine, but it wouldn't budge.
- After a few minutes, the pilot attempted to re-start the plane's engines.
- To re-start the stalled lawnmower, she checked the spark plug and filter.
- The power had gone out, so they had to re-start the generators manually.
- He waited for a few seconds before trying to re-start the sputtering motorcycle.
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Meaning 2
Take up or begin anew; "We resumed the negotiations".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The project was re-started after the team addressed the critical safety concerns.
- The musicians re-started the performance, and the audience began to applaud once more.
- She re-started her studies at a new university.
- The fire department re-started the fire engine to rescue those trapped inside.
- The IT department re-started the server to fix the technical issues.