reset (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌriːˈsɛt/

Definition

To set something back to its original state or a starting position, often to fix a problem or prepare for a new use.

Examples

• I had to reset my password after I forgot it.

• The technician advised me to reset the router to restore the internet connection.

• After the game, the players helped to reset the board for the next round.

How to Use reset

reset to (prepositional phrase)

To return something to a specific state or value. — "The timer was reset to zero."

reset itself (collocation)

When a device or system automatically returns to a default state. — "The alarm clock will reset itself after a power outage."

Synonyms of reset

Words with a similar meaning to reset:

• restart
• reboot
• restore
• recalibrate

Antonyms of reset

Words with the opposite meaning to reset:

• continue
• maintain

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