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Definition of default action - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
technologyTECH. preselected behavior that happens automatically when no different choice is madeTECH.
- Pressing Enter will trigger the default action in this dialog box.
- If you don’t choose a printer, the default action is to save as PDF.
- Changing the default action can prevent accidental file deletions.
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Expressions with default
automatically without active choice or intervention
The computer starts in safe mode by default.
failing to fulfill an obligation
He was sued for being in default on his loan payments.
failure to pay money owed by the agreed or required time
The lender reported a payment default after three missed mortgage installments.
become the winner because the other side cannot compete
She will win by default if he doesn't show up.
language someone normally uses when speaking or writing unless requested otherwise
English is her default language when emailing international clients.
fail to pay a debt or loan
He defaulted on his student loans.
option automatically chosen if no alternative is specified
The default option is to save files in PDF format.
the normal condition of something
The computer will return to its default state after a restart.
in absence of something expected or required, another option or result applies
In default of better evidence, the jury relied on the witness’s story.
standard reply used when no specific statement has been prepared
The company released a default message after the outage, offering a brief apology.
fallback option used when no other choice is available
The system reverted to the default route after the error.
prechosen configuration used by a system when no changes are made
The phone reverted to its default setting after the battery was removed.
web program automatically used to open links on a device
On this laptop, the default browser is set to open all email links.
printer automatically chosen by a computer when no other is selected
Change the default printer before you print the document.
standard screen layout shown first when software opens or resets
You can customize the default view setting to hide the side panel.
extra interest charged on a loan after missed or late payments
The lender began charging default interest after the third missed installment.
chance that a borrower will not fully repay owed money
Investors demand higher yields on bonds with greater default risk.
network device that forwards traffic to external networks when no route matches
Set the default gateway to the router's IP address in the network settings.
written warning of missed payment or obligation
The bank sent a default notice for the missed mortgage payment.
share of borrowers failing to repay within a set time
The bank raised rates after the default rate increased last year.
preset value used when no other value is provided
The system uses a default value if no input is given.
financial contract transferring credit risk between parties
The bank used a credit default swap to hedge its risk.
legal decision due to one party's inaction
The court issued a default judgement against the absent defendant.
Expressions with action
functioning or operating
The new software is now in action.
cause something to happen or develop
Clear goals drive action across the team and speed up progress.
be involved in an exciting or challenging event
The new recruits are eager to see action on the field.
state of intense preparation or activity
The office was at action stations before the big meeting.
someone who prefers doing things rather than thinking or talking about them
He was known as a man of action, always leading the charge on new projects..
temporarily unavailable for use or service
The elevator is out of action for maintenance.
execute plans or promises into real actions
She decided to put words into action and start the project.
begin doing something actively or energetically
When the alarm rang, the firefighters stepped into action.
person who says things but never does them
Everyone knows he's just all talk no action.
start acting right away, often with energy or urgency
When the alarm rang, they jumped into action.
start doing something quickly and energetically
The firefighters leaped into action after hearing the alarm..
cause someone to start doing something actively
The coach stirred the team into action with a speech.
start to act or work energetically and effectively
The team swung into action as soon as the project was approved..
desire to participate in an exciting activity
She wants some of the action in the new project.
unexpectedly absent from a required situation
The team leader was missing in action during the meeting.
begin working quickly and energetically
The team roared into action as soon as the project was approved.
convert ideas into practical steps or activities
The team translated the strategy into action successfully.
speaking much but doing little, overpromising without results
He is all talk and no action when it comes to helping.
being centrally involved in main activities
She was at the heart of the action during the meeting.
during a moment of intense activity or excitement
He made the decision in the heat of the action.
signal to begin any prepared activity
With everything ready, she said, "Lights, camera, action!" to start the show.
not be present during an exciting event
He was sick and missed the action at the party.
involvement in an exciting or interesting activity
She asked for a piece of the action at the concert.
share in an activity or profit
He wanted a slice of the action in the new business venture.
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- French:action par défaut, ...
- German:Standardaktion, ...
- Italian:azione predefinita, ...
- Spanish:acción predeterminada, ...
- Portuguese:ação predefinida, ...
- Chinese:默认操作, ...
- Japanese:デフォルト動作, ...
- Arabic:إِجْرَاء افْتِرَاضِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:פְּעֻלַּת בְּרִירַת מֶחְדָּל, ...
- Russian:действие по умолчанию, ...
- Ukrainian:типова дія, ...
- Hindi:डिफ़ॉल्ट कार्रवाई, ...
- Bengali:ডিফল্ট অ্যাকশন, ...
- Catalan:acció per defecte, ...
- Czech:výchozí akce, ...
- Danish:standardhandling, ...
- Dutch:standaardactie, ...
- Greek:προεπιλεγμένη ενέργεια, ...
- Hungarian:alapértelmezett művelet, ...
- Khmer:សកម្មភាពលំនាំដើម, ...
- Korean:기본 동작, ...
- Persian:عملِ پیشفرض, ...
- Polish:domyślna akcja, ...
- Portuguese (BR):ação padrão, ...
- Romanian:acțiune implicită, ...
- Swedish:standardåtgärd, ...
- Thai:การทำงานเริ่มต้น, ...
- Turkish:öntanımlı eylem, ...
- Vietnamese:hành động mặc định, ...
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