reload

Reload is the act of loading something again after it has been spent, discharged, or emptied. The term is used in multiple domains to describe restoring a resource to its full state after consumption or closure.

In firearms, reload refers to assembling a new cartridge and chambering it after firing the previous round. Handloaders may resize spent cases, prime, seat a new bullet, and charge with propellant, using a reloading press, dies, and scales. Safety and adherence to data are essential to avoid overpressure and other hazards.

In computing and on the internet, reload or refresh means re-requesting data from a source. Refreshing a web page fetches current content, potentially bypassing caches. Reloading a module or configuration can apply changes without restarting the program where supported.

In video games, reloading replenishes ammunition and usually interrupts action, with variables such as reload time, animation cancel, and penalties affecting strategy and pacing.

As a general term, reload appears as a title or theme in music, film, and other media, used by various artists and creators for albums, songs, or projects. Its usage in media often conveys the idea of starting anew or restoring resources after depletion.