To reload means to load something again, especially to put new ammunition into a gun after it has been fired. Video game players constantly reload their weapons when they run out of bullets, often pressing a specific button to do it.

The word extends beyond weapons. You might reload a camera with fresh film, reload a stapler with new staples, or reload a webpage on your computer when it doesn't display correctly. When you reload a webpage, your browser fetches the newest version of that page from the internet, refreshing what you see on screen.

People also use reload metaphorically. A basketball team might reload for next season by recruiting talented new players to replace graduating seniors. A company might reload its strategy by bringing in fresh ideas after a setback. In these cases, reload suggests getting ready to try again with renewed resources or energy.