zurück|setzen
Translation
to reset, to put back, to set back, to reverse
Examples
Ich muss mein Passwort zurücksetzen.
I have to reset my password.
Er setzte das Buch ins Regal zurück.
He put the book back on the shelf.
Die Uhr wurde um eine Stunde zurückgesetzt.
The clock was set back by one hour.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to reset sth. You should zurücksetzen your router.
((sth.)) ((to sth.)) to set sth. back to sth. He zurückgesetzt the clock to midnight.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rückgängig machen (to undo), wiederherstellen (to restore); Antonyms: fortsetzen (to continue), einstellen (to set/adjust)
Etymology
Composed of 'zurück' (back) and 'setzen' (to set, to put). Literally means 'to set back'.
Memory Tips
Think of hitting the 'reset' button on a device. You are 'setting' it 'back' to its original state.