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

Reinvigorating your cinnamon brooms with fresh cinnamon oil each October can be a great way to refresh their magical properties and reset their intentions for the coming year. —Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025

An offseason to reflect, reset and grow has done Jaquez well. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025

His play against the Stars reset that conversation. —Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025

The charts suggest that gold and gold miners are due for a more prolonged period of consolidation to reset their bullish long-term trends. —Katie Stockton, CNBC, 27 Oct. 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