What does restartable mean?
Restartable describes something that can be started again after it has been stopped, interrupted, or subjected to a failure. The word is especially common in computing, where a restartable application, service, or process may resume its work without being recreated from the beginning. This ability can make a system more reliable and allow progress to continue after an unexpected interruption. In ordinary conversation, “restartable” may also refer generally to an activity or arrangement that can be begun again, although that use is less frequent and more technical than the computing sense. The related word “resumable” is sometimes used when the important point is that work can continue from where it stopped rather than simply be started again.
adjectiveAble to be started again after being stopped, interrupted, or interrupted by a failure. The term is used especially of computer programs, devices, services, and processes.
- Able to be started again after being stopped, interrupted, or interrupted by a failure.
"The application stores its progress so that the operation can be made restartable after an interruption."
"The restartable service automatically continues processing after a temporary network failure."
"Only restartable systems are suitable for the most demanding parts of the mission."
In computing, a restartable system does more than restart: it can resume after an interruption without losing all of its progress.
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
Where does restartable come from?
The word combines “restart,” meaning to begin again, with the suffix “-able,” which forms adjectives describing what can or cannot be done. “Restart” itself combines “re-” and “start,” so both elements in “restartable” ultimately relate to the idea of beginning again. The formation is characteristic of modern English and is especially associated with technical and computing language.
How restartable is actually used
Most common in computing and engineering, especially when describing software, services, processes, or devices. In general use, it is formal and technical.