to reset
Third Person
resets
Present Participle
resetting
Past Tense
reset
Past Participle
reset
1
to turn a system off and on again
transitive
- When the computer froze, she had to reset it to get it working again.
- To troubleshoot the Wi-Fi connection, he reset the router.
- The technician recommended resetting the smartphone to fix the software glitch.
- After making changes to the settings, she realized she needed to reset the smart thermostat.
- To resolve the error message, he reset the printer by powering it off and on again.
2
to adjust a device or instrument so that its measurement or reading returns to zero
transitive
- He reset the stopwatch to zero before starting the next lap.
- The technician reset the scale to ensure accurate weight measurements.
- Before recalibrating, the device must be reset to zero.
- The scoreboard was reset after the first half of the game ended.
- To start the timer again, you need to reset it by holding the button for three seconds.
3
to adjust or arrange something again or in a new way
transitive
- She reset the alarm clock to wake up an hour earlier.
- After the software update, he reset his preferences to match his workflow.
- You’ll need to reset your password if you forget it.
- After moving to a new city, she reset her routine to adapt to her new schedule.
- He reset the chessboard to start a fresh game with his opponent.
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