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reset
[ verb ree-set; noun ree-set ]
verb (used with object)
- 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)
- 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.
reset
1verb
- to set again (a broken bone, matter in type, a gemstone, etc)
- to restore (a gauge, dial, etc) to zero
- Alsoclear to restore (the contents of a register or similar device) in a computer system to zero
noun
- 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
reset
2verb
- to receive or handle goods knowing they have been stolen
noun
- the receiving of stolen goods
Derived Forms
- ˈٳٱ, noun
- ˈٳٱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·t· adjective
- ·t noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of reset1
Example Sentences
So this spring, there’s no better kitchen reset than a big bowl of green.
On Wednesday, police arrested and charged a 38-year-old man in Edinburgh over the reset of a stolen vehicle and being in possession of weapons.
The UK is preparing for a summit with the EU in May in an attempt to "reset" the relationship between the two.
The Foxes need a reset after relegation, with Van Nistelrooy's future in doubt after 17 defeats in 22 games during his five months in charge.
The government is no longer ruling out a youth visa deal with the EU, ahead of a summit next month to "reset" relations after Brexit.
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