reset

[ verb ree-set; noun ree-set ]

verb (used with object)

, re·set, re·set·ting.

1. to set again:

   to reset an alarm clock; to reset a broken bone.

2. to set, adjust, or fix in a new or different way:

   to reset priorities; to reset prices.

3. 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.

1. to become set again:

   The alarm bell resets automatically.

noun

1. an act or instance of setting again.
2. 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.

3. something that is set again.
4. a plant that is replanted.
5. a device used in resetting an instrument or control mechanism.

reset

¹

verb

1. to set again (a broken bone, matter in type, a gemstone, etc)
2. to restore (a gauge, dial, etc) to zero
3. Alsoclear to restore (the contents of a register or similar device) in a computer system to zero

noun

1. the act or an instance of setting again
2. a thing that is set again
3. a plant that has been recently transplanted
4. a device for resetting instruments, controls, etc

reset

²

verb

1. to receive or handle goods knowing they have been stolen

noun

1. the receiving of stolen goods

Derived Forms

• reˈsetter, noun
• reˈsetter, noun

Other Words From

• re·setta·ble adjective
• re·setter noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reset¹

First recorded in 1645–55; re- + set

Word History and Origins

Origin of reset¹

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

Example Sentences

The trap door then closes again by means of an elastic resetting mechanism.

From Science Daily

Moore earned enthusiastic praise for her turn as Elisabeth Sparkle, a faded star who submits to a back-alley rejuvenation regime to reset her career.

From Los Angeles Times

At that point, users can then reset their feeds.

From BBC

A UK government spokesperson said: "We are committed to resetting our relationship with our European partners... and improving our trade and investment relationship."

From BBC

English Football League chairman Rick Parry says he hopes a "seminal" review of the game by a new independent regulator could help overcome years of deadlock with the Premier League over a "fundamental financial reset".

From BBC

Related Words

• reconstituted
• reconstructed
• transformed