reset

verb

re·​set (ˌ)rē-ˈset 

reset; resetting

transitive verb

1

: to set again or anew

reset type

reset a diamond

reset a circuit breaker

2

: to change the reading of often to zero

reset an odometer

reset

ˈrē-ˌset 

noun

resettable

(ˌ)rē-ˈse-tə-bəl 

adjective

Examples of reset in a Sentence

The machine reset the bowling pins.

His broken leg had to be reset.

reset the timer to 10 minutes

The fire alarm was reset.

Recent Examples on the Web

That has brought momentous geopolitical shifts that could reset the war's path this year. —Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Feb. 2025

Others wondered if the woman could find a compromise and consider having the ring reset or redesigned. —Erin Clack, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025

All of this has led us to the need for ADC 3.0 technologies to reset the status quo and work at a more varied level of form factors. —Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025

Meanwhile, the men take a breather at a cigar factory, hoping to reset after the chaos. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 24 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1628, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for reset

• abet
• asset
• baguette
• banquette
• barbette
• beget
• beset
• brevet
• briquette
• brunet
• brunette
• burette

Kids Definition

reset

verb

re·​set rē-ˈset 

reset; resetting

1

: to set again or anew

reset a diamond in a new setting

2

: to change the reading of often to zero

reset a stopwatch

reset

ˈrē-ˌset

noun

resettable

-ˈset-ə-bəl 

adjective