fresh start / restart
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fresh start
A complete new beginning in an area of life, a project, or an organization, often after a crisis or failure.
Nach der Insolvenz versucht die Firma einen Neustart mit einem neuen Geschäftsmodell.
After the bankruptcy, the company is trying to make a fresh start with a new business model.
restart
The process in which a computer or another electronic device is turned off and immediately turned back on in order to reload the operating system.
Bei vielen Softwareproblemen hilft ein einfacher Neustart des Computers.
With many software problems, a simple restart of the computer helps.
'Neustart' (fresh start/restart) is a compound noun made up of the adjective 'neu' (new) and the noun 'der Start' (the start). The meaning is literal: a start that is new.
Nach dem Umzug in eine andere Stadt wagte sie einen kompletten Neustart.
After moving to another city, she dared to make a complete fresh start.
In the figurative sense, 'Neustart' (fresh start) is often combined with verbs that express an attempt or courage. Typical phrases are 'einen Neustart wagen' (to dare to make a fresh start), 'einen Neustart versuchen' (to try to make a fresh start), or 'einen Neustart schaffen' (to manage a fresh start).
Nach der Trennung war es schwer, einen Neustart zu wagen.
After the breakup, it was hard to dare to make a fresh start.
In a technical context, especially with computers, the verb 'durchführen' (to carry out) is often used. People talk about 'einen Neustart durchzuführen' (carrying out a restart) or simply 'einen Neustart zu machen' (doing a restart).
Der Techniker empfahl, einen Neustart des Routers durchzuführen.
The technician recommended carrying out a restart of the router.
fresh start
Neustart and Neuanfang both refer to a new beginning after a difficult phase. Neustart places more emphasis on actively starting a project, organization, or area of life again. Neuanfang focuses more on moving into a new personal phase of life and breaking with the past.
Nach dem Misserfolg plant das Team einen Neustart des Projekts mit einem neuen Konzept.
After the failure, the team is planning a fresh start for the project with a new concept.
Nach der Trennung war der Umzug für sie ein Neuanfang in einer neuen Lebensphase.
After the breakup, moving to a new place was a fresh start for her in a new phase of life.
