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to unset

to unset

6.5
To remove a choice or value so it no longer applies
  • verb
  • /ʌnˈsɛt/
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  • Before Struts, I would set the flag, write to the Servlet's OutputStream, and then unset the flag.

Examples

  • Use the '?' button in the Fill & Stroke dialog to unset fill, or use the 'Unset' command in the right-click menu of the selected style indicator in the status bar.

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  • In my action, I can set the flag, but I do not have a place to unset it when the stream is finished.

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  • What acquire says is set check the state of the lock and if the lock is unset then change the state to set.

  • Oh, I pulled off too much weight on one side and I thought I had unset the whole thing, but luckily I have not.

  • Now here's some B roll of that and you I literally have used this and then unset my center and use measuring equipment to get there.

  • To change the software settings, I need to unset the previous configuration before applying the new one.

  • If the option isn't working correctly, you may need to unset it and then set it again.

  • After making changes, don't forget to unset the previous parameters to avoid conflicts.

Synonyms

to reset
vsto unset
107 2.9

To set something back to its original state

removes a previous setting rather than setting it back to the start
to undo
vsto unset
102 2.6

Cancel the effect of an action or decision

removes a previous setting specifically, not just undoing actions
to reinitialize
vsto unset
  • Specialized
7 7.2

Set a device or program back to its original settings

removes prior configuration instead of reapplying default values
to unbind the keys
vsto unset
  • Specialized
7.9

Remove actions from keyboard or controller keys so you can set new ones

removes settings generally rather than targeting keyboard assignments
to reset the dial
vsto unset
4.5

Move a control back to its original position

removes a prior configuration instead of restoring a control to start

Antonyms

set
23 3.4

The act of placing something in a particular position

How Complete

to unset
6.5

Surface Forms

unset infinitive
unset past
unset past participle
unsetting present participle
unsets third person singular

Morphology

unset = set (transparent) = un + set

The meaning of 'unset' is directly derived from 'set' with the prefix 'un-' indicating reversal.

Etymology

As a verb, unset is un- 'remove' plus set 'to put or fix', so it means 'to take away a setting' or 'undo a choice', as when you unset a phone ringtone or take a stone out of a ring.