reset
Restore initial state
Reset means to set again or return to an original state.
You reset a clock, a password, or a broken bone.
Electronic devices reset when restored to factory settings or restarted after malfunction: Have you tried turning it off and on again?
Figuratively, to reset is to start fresh: We need to reset our expectations.
A reset is the act itself or a button that triggers it.
Original device configuration
- baselineStandard for comparison
- originalFirst or inventive
- out-of-the-boxNovel or immediately usable
- default stateInitial unchanged condition
Opportunity to restart unburdened
- new beginningChance to start again
- clean breakComplete, uncomplicated severance
- starting overBeginning again from scratch
- rebirthSpiritual or physical regeneration
reinvention · second chance · do-over · blank slate · turning point · transformation · rejuvenation · revival
Cycle power intentionally
- power cycleRestart by cutting electricity
- cold bootStarting from powered-off state
- warm bootRestarting without power-off
- initializeSet starting conditions
reinitialize · refresh · shutdown · power button · boot sequence · startup · relaunch · kickstart
Return to earlier condition
- rollbackReturn to prior condition
- backspaceKeyboard's leftward eraser
- step backCreate distance, literally/figuratively
- go backMove to previous location
reverse · cancel · undelete · recover · checkpoint · savepoint · snapshot · time machine
Retrieving lost digital information
- backup restoreRetrieving saved data copies
- system restoreUndo recent computer changes
- salvageRecovering damaged goods
- reclaimTake back possession
factory settings
Original device configuration
- baselineStandard for comparison
- originalFirst or inventive
- out-of-the-boxNovel or immediately usable
fresh start
Opportunity to restart unburdened
- new beginningChance to start again
- clean breakComplete, uncomplicated severance
- starting overBeginning again from scratch
rebirth · reinvention · second chance · do-over · blank slate · turning point · transformation · rejuvenation · revival · reawakening
reboot
Cycle power intentionally
- power cycleRestart by cutting electricity
- cold bootStarting from powered-off state
- warm bootRestarting without power-off
initialize · reinitialize · refresh · shutdown · power button · boot sequence · startup · relaunch · kickstart
revert
Return to earlier condition
- rollbackReturn to prior condition
- backspaceKeyboard's leftward eraser
- step backCreate distance, literally/figuratively
go back · reverse · cancel · undelete · recover · checkpoint · savepoint · snapshot · time machine · restore point
data recovery
Retrieving lost digital information
- backup restoreRetrieving saved data copies
- system restoreUndo recent computer changes
- salvageRecovering damaged goods
- reset buttonControl that restores defaults
- hard resetFull restoration to defaults
- factory resetReverting device to original
- password resetRestoring account access credentials
- hit reset
- mental resetDeliberate psychological refresh