reset

[ verb ree-set; noun ree-set ]

/ verb riˈsɛt; noun ˈriˌsɛt /

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verb (used with object), re·set, re·set·ting.

to set again: to reset an alarm clock; to reset a broken bone.

to set, adjust, or fix in a new or different way: to reset priorities; to reset prices.

to illegally set back the odometer on (an auto or other vehicle) to a lower reading: a used-car dealer charged with resetting his cars.

verb (used without object), re·set, re·set·ting.

to become set again: The alarm bell resets automatically.

noun

an act or instance of setting again.

an act or instance of setting, adjusting, or fixing something in a new or different way: A reset of relations between the two countries may be impossible. Company executives recognized the need for a reset in their business.

something that is set again.

a plant that is replanted.

a device used in resetting an instrument or control mechanism.

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Origin of reset

First recorded in 1645–55; re- + set

OTHER WORDS FROM reset

re·set·ta·ble, adjectivere·set·ter, noun

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Example sentences from the Web for reset

It’s also an unofficial reset, removing some old “Destiny 2” locations to make way for new ones.
Bungie asks lapsed ‘Destiny’ players to ‘come back home’ after split from Activision|Gene Park|December 2, 2020|Washington Post
After an election in which the country opted for a reset, not a revolution, moderate Democrats hold the power in the party.
Criticized by moderates and pressured by their base, liberals fight for a voice in the Democratic Party|Sean Sullivan, Rachael Bade|November 29, 2020|Washington Post
Maryland game against Ohio State canceled after eight Terps test positive for coronavirusIt was a worthwhile reset for most major sports to take a break from mid-March to late July.
Sports were a distraction from the pandemic. Now they’re being battered by it.|Jerry Brewer|November 12, 2020|Washington Post
The holidays are creeping upon us and arguably, the world is in need of a reset after the unprecedented year that is nearing its end.
Kick Off Your Holiday Shopping With This Coach Sale|Joe Colucci|November 11, 2020|Essence.com

Beck copped to resetting the computer system, and was fired.
The Intern Who Birthed The KAL007 Conspiracy Theories|Tim Mak|September 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The security issue is where resetting relations carries the most potential weight.
Obama's Latest Foreign Slip|Leslie H. Gelb|August 17, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Resetting short trap-lines, he waited for the "break-up" with tranquil mind, for his cache groaned with meat.
The Whelps of the Wolf|George Marsh
Satisfied on this point, he finished the resetting quickly and tried again.
The Adventures of Bobby Orde|Stewart Edward White
Arcot had awakened before the others and had turned on the drive after resetting their course.
Islands of Space|John W Campbell
Resetting the traps, we returned to camp to take off the skins and dress them.
With Axe and Rifle|W.H.G. Kingston
This obviates the necessity for resetting, which can hardly be done without some error.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3|Various

British Dictionary definitions for reset (1 of 2)

reset¹

verb (riːˈsɛt) -sets, -setting or -set (tr)

to set again (a broken bone, matter in type, a gemstone, etc)

to restore (a gauge, dial, etc) to zero

Also: clear to restore (the contents of a register or similar device) in a computer system to zero

noun (ˈriːˌsɛt)

the act or an instance of setting again

a thing that is set again

a plant that has been recently transplanted

a device for resetting instruments, controls, etc

Derived forms of reset

resetter, noun

British Dictionary definitions for reset (2 of 2)

reset²

/ Scot /

verb (riːˈsɛt) -sets, -setting or -set

to receive or handle goods knowing they have been stolen

noun (ˈriːˌsɛt)

the receiving of stolen goods

Derived forms of reset

resetter, noun

Word Origin for reset

C14: from Old French receter, from Latin receptāre, from recipere to receive

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verb (used with object), re·set, re·set·ting.

verb (used without object), re·set, re·set·ting.

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verb (riːˈsɛt) -sets, -setting or -set (tr)

noun (ˈriːˌsɛt)

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verb (riːˈsɛt) -sets, -setting or -set

noun (ˈriːˌsɛt)

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British Dictionary definitions for reset (1 of 2)

verb (riːˈsɛt) -sets, -setting or -set (tr)

noun (ˈriːˌsɛt)

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British Dictionary definitions for reset (2 of 2)

verb (riːˈsɛt) -sets, -setting or -set

noun (ˈriːˌsɛt)

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