reset

verb re·set \ (ˌ)rē-ˈset \

|Updated on: 14 Jul 2018

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Definition of reset

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

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reset

play \ˈrē-ˌset\ noun

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resettable

play \(ˌ)rē-ˈse-tə-bəl\ adjective

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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 of reset from the Web

The judge issued an order resetting the case 30 days.

— john wawrow, The Seattle Times, "Police: Woman assaulted at home of NFL star LeSean McCoy," 10 July 2018
The brake strand pushes the jaw back down and resets the device.

— hayden carpenter, Outside Online, "Testing Wild Country's Revo Belay Device," 2 July 2018
While meal planning for these particulars may be harrowing, a single week of this clean eating can press reset on bad habits.

— elizabeth inglese, Vogue, "Eat Like a Supermodel! 5 Healthy Food Plans Behind the World’s Best Bodies," 28 June 2018
For the teams that reach the semifinals, their yellow card count is reset to avoid a player getting suspended for the final through yellow card accumulation.

— khadrice rollins, SI.com, "How Does Yellow Card Accumulation Work During 2018 World Cup?," 19 June 2018
Leatherman began his rankings in 1991, and for 25 years named a new top beach in the U.S. Winners were then not eligible for the next year's rankings for each of those 25 years, but in 2016, Leatherman reset the list.

— richard tribou, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Two Florida beaches make Dr. Beach Top 10 list for best beach in the U.S.," 24 May 2018
The play was whistled dead, but an Arizona State player fell on the ball, and rather than assess a penalty, officials were slow to remove the player and reset the ball.

— jr radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Five other times when Wisconsin sports teams have been hurt by iffy (or outright bad) officiating," 23 May 2018
The first trial ended over one year ago, and has since been reset three separate times.

— michael kiefer, azcentral, "Prosecution presses to keep NAU shooting trial on schedule for July," 21 May 2018
Once the regulator was repaired, all throughout the day Thursday, dozens of technicians went door to door, turning on gas and resetting pilot lights on appliances, heaters and furnaces.

— vanesa brashier, Houston Chronicle, "Leak in Cleveland attorney's home discovered when CenterPoint restored service," 18 Jan. 2018

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: to move (something) back to an original place or position
: to put (a broken bone) back in the correct position for healing
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verb re·set \ ˌrē-ˈset \

Definition of reset for Students

reset; resetting

: to set again Remember to reset your clock.

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