Reset

usgb/ˌriːˈset/
verb

To set again or differently.

After the power outage, I had to reset the time on all the clocks in my house.
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Often appears as...

  • reset the clock
  • reset your password
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Starting Fresh

Use 'reset' to express beginning something again with past issues corrected or ignored.

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The team decided to reset their strategy for the next game.
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Adjusting Settings

Often involves small changes to devices or procedures to restore proper function.

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She had to reset her privacy settings after the update.
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