reset

/ˌriːˈsɛt/
verb
  1. To set something back to its original or default state, especially a device, system, or machine.
    • I had to reset my phone because the screen froze.
    • Please reset the router by unplugging it for ten seconds.
    • She reset the alarm clock after the power went out.
  2. To adjust or start something again in a new way, often after a problem or change.
    • After the argument, they needed to reset their relationship and start fresh.
    • The team decided to reset their strategy after losing the first game.
    • The company plans to reset its goals for the next quarter.
noun
  1. An act of setting something back to its original state or starting over.
    • After the storm, the power grid needed a full reset.
    • The game gives you three resets before you lose your progress.
    • A quick reset of the computer fixed the error.
  2. A button or control that restores a device to its default settings.
    • The remote has a small reset hidden under the battery cover.
    • Press the reset on the back of the device to restart it.
    • He hit the reset and the system rebooted immediately.
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