reset

verb
UK: /riːˈsɛt/
US: /ˈriːˌsɛt/

  1. To set again or differently.

    1. I need to reset my alarm clock for tomorrow morning.
    2. After the power outage, we had to reset all the clocks in the house.

  2. To change something back to its original state or condition.

    1. You can reset the game and start over from the beginning.
    2. The technician had to reset the computer to its factory settings to fix the problem.

  3. To adjust or fix something that is not working correctly.

    1. Try to reset the router if your internet connection is slow.
    2. The doctor had to reset the broken bone in my arm so it could heal properly.

Synonyms

restart reboot restore adjust
reset noun

  1. The act of returning something to its original state or starting point.

    1. The computer's reset fixed the problem quickly.
    2. A factory reset is sometimes the only way to solve complex software issues.

  2. A button or mechanism that allows you to return something to its initial settings.

    1. Press the reset button to restart the device.
    2. Where is the reset button located on this electronic device model?

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reset" in English means: To set again or differently., To change something back to its original state or condition., To adjust or fix something that is not working correctly..

The phonetic transcription of "reset" is /riːˈsɛt/ in British English and /ˈriːˌsɛt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reset": restart, reboot, restore, adjust.

Example usage of "reset": "I need to reset my alarm clock for tomorrow morning.". More examples on the page.