power cycle
(Or "cycle power", "cycle") To turn a machine's power off and on, with the
intention of clearing some kind of hung or gronked state. Synonym 120 reset; see
also Big Red Switch. Compare Vulcan nerve pinch, bounce and boot, and see the AI
Koan about Tom Knight and the novice.
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