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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How to use reset in a sentence

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
After resetting their line the victors could not clear their front, for the baffled assailants would not desist.
The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce|Ambrose Bierce
On the following morning, as 'Lije Vandine tended his vicious little circular, he found its teeth needed resetting.
Earth's Enigmas|Charles G. D. Roberts
When resetting, note all these carefully and experience will sooner or later enable you to set just right to make a catch.
Deadfalls and Snares|A. R. (Arthur Robert) Harding
Then all the time I was resetting the trap I would talk trap to him, and by action and word teach him the nature of the trap.
Hunting Dogs|Oliver Hartley
They had the place to themselves, save for their waiter, Sam, who was busy resetting a table in the opposite corner.
The Lost Despatch|Natalie Sumner Lincoln

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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