resetverb [ T ]
/ˌriːˈset//ˌriːˈset/present participle resetting, past tense and past participle resetto turn a piece of computer equipment off and then on again when it does not work correctly, to make it start working correctly again :
You can reset most routers by holding down the reset button for 30 seconds.
to change the position on the controls of a piece of equipment:
I had to reset the clock on the microwave.
There is no need to reset the thermostat in the summer.
to change the details of something:
You may need to reset your password.