unclicks

Reverses a selection

Unclicks is the action of releasing a mouse button or, more broadly, reversing a click-based selection or action.

In computing contexts, you might unclick a checkbox to deselect an option, or unclick a button that was accidentally pressed.

The term extends to any mechanism that clicks into place and can be released: She unclicks the seatbelt and steps out of the car.

The word captures both the physical release and the undoing of whatever the original click accomplished.

deselect

uncheck

Remove a checkmark

unhighlight · clear · remove · unchoose · unpick · unselect · reset · revert

undo

reverse

Turn to opposite

revert · backtrack · withdraw

mechanical

button

Disc through a hole

  • switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
  • latchDoor-securing catch
  • ratchetToothed one-way mechanism

toggle · lever · mechanism · release · detent · catch · snap · disengage

Opposites
digital selection action

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Brief sharp sounds

selects · checks · activates · enables · ticks

physical fastening mechanism

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Brief sharp sounds

snaps · latches · locks · fastens · secures

confirmation action

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Establishes as fact

clicks · affirms · validates · accepts · approves

Family

unclick, unclicked, unclicking

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G