reset
UK: ˌriːˈset | US: ˌriːˈset
vt. 1. To set again or differently; to restore to an original state.
vt. 2. To adjust or reconfigure (a device, system, or parameter).
n. 1. The act or instance of resetting.
reset = re<again> + set<place/fix>
- re: A prefix from Latin meaning "again" or "back," indicating repetition or reversal.
- set: Derived from Old English settan, meaning "to place, fix, or arrange."
Etymology Origin:
The word "reset" emerged in the late 16th century, combining the Latin prefix re- with the Germanic root set. It originally referred to physically repositioning objects but later expanded to abstract contexts (e.g., resetting clocks, systems, or defaults). The logic mirrors the literal action: "setting something again" to alter or restore it.
The technician will reset the router to fix the connection issue.
After the power outage, all clocks needed to be reset manually.
She decided to reset her career goals after the internship.
The factory settings can be restored by pressing "reset."
The game allows players to reset their progress if they make a mistake.