default

A noun referring to a pre-selected option or standard setting that is automatically used by a computer program or system unless a different choice is made.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее предварительно выбранный вариант или стандартную настройку, которая автоматически используется компьютерной программой или системой, если не сделан другой выбор.esSustantivo que designa un valor, opción o configuración preseleccionada que se utiliza automáticamente por un programa o sistema cuando el usuario no elige otra. También se refiere al incumplimiento u omisión de una obligación, especialmente en contextos financieros o legales.frNom désignant un choix préalablement sélectionné ou un réglage standard qui est automatiquement utilisé par un programme informatique ou un système, à moins qu'un autre choix ne soit fait.deSubstantiv, das eine voreingestellte Option oder Standardeinstellung bezeichnet, die von einem Computerprogramm oder System automatisch verwendet wird, wenn keine andere Auswahl getroffen wird.ptSubstantivo que designa uma opção, configuração ou valor previamente definido que é adotado automaticamente por um programa ou sistema quando nenhuma outra escolha é feita. Também pode indicar o padrão ou a situação normal na ausência de alterações.zh名词，指预先选定的选项或标准设置，当用户或系统没有做出其他选择时，计算机程序或系统会自动采用。arاسم يشير إلى الخيار المُعدّ مسبقًا أو الإعداد القياسي الذي يستخدمه برنامج أو نظام حاسوبي تلقائيًا ما لم يُتخذ اختيار آخر.

1. Failure to fulfill an obligation B2 formal

   The failure to do something that is required by law or duty, especially paying a debt.

   • The borrower was in default on the loan payments.
   • The company faced legal action after defaulting on its contract.
   • He was sued for default of payment.

   ruНевыполнение обязательствesIncumplimiento de una obligaciónfrDéfaut de paiementdeNichterfüllung einer VerpflichtungptInadimplemento de obrigaçãozh违约arعدم الوفاء بالالتزام

   Synonyms: breachdelinquencyderelictionfailurelapseneglectnonpayment

   Antonyms: compliancedischargefulfillmentobservancepaymentperformancesatisfactionsettlement

2. Preselected option A2 informal IT

   A standard or automatic setting that is used unless a different one is chosen.

   • The default font in this program is Times New Roman.
   • You can change the default settings in the preferences menu.
   • The system will use the default language unless you select another.

   ruНастройка по умолчаниюesopción predeterminadafrOption par défautdeStandardeinstellungptConfiguração padrãozh默认设置arالإعداد الافتراضي

   Synonyms: presetstandard

   Antonyms: choiceoptionselection

3. Absence of action B2 formal

   A situation that occurs when no alternative is chosen or no action is taken.

   • By default, the meeting will be held in the main conference room.
   • The contract will renew automatically by default.
   • In the absence of a decision, the default option applies.

   ruПо умолчаниюesOmisión o falta de acciónfrdéfaut (inaction)deStandardfallptInaçãozh默认arالوضع الافتراضي

   Synonyms: failureinactionlapseneglectnonperformanceomission

   Antonyms: actionchoicedecisioninitiative

• defaults plural form
• defaults' possessive plural form
• default's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the failure to fulfill an obligation, especially a financial one, or to revert to a predetermined state or setting.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения невыполнения обязательства, особенно финансового, или возврата к предопределённому состоянию или настройке.esVerbo que indica el incumplimiento de una obligación, especialmente un pago financiero, o el retorno a un estado o ajuste predeterminado.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de ne pas remplir une obligation, en particulier financière, ou de revenir à un état ou un réglage prédéfini.deVerb, das die Nichterfüllung einer Verpflichtung bezeichnet, besonders einer finanziellen, oder die Rückkehr zu einem vorgegebenen Zustand oder einer Voreinstellung.ptVerbo usado para indicar o não cumprimento de uma obrigação, especialmente financeira, ou o retorno a um estado ou configuração predefinida.zh表示未能履行义务（尤指财务上的债务或付款），或指恢复/回到预设的状态或设置。arفعل يدل على عدم الوفاء بالتزام، لا سيما مالي، أو على الرجوع إلى حالة أو إعداد محدَّد سلفًا.

1. Fail to fulfill an obligation B2 formal

   To fail to do something that is required by law or agreement, especially to pay a debt.

   • The borrower defaulted on the loan after six months.
   • If you default on your mortgage, the bank may repossess your house.
   • The company defaulted on its bond payments.

   ruНе выполнить обязательствоesIncumplir una obligaciónfrManquer à une obligationdeEine Verpflichtung nicht erfüllenptNão cumprir uma obrigaçãozh违约arالإخلال بالالتزام

   Synonyms: dodgeevadefailmissneglectrenegeshirkskip

   Antonyms: complyfulfillhonorperformsatisfy

2. Revert to a standard setting B1 informal IT

   To return to a pre-set or standard state or configuration, especially in computing.

   • The program will default to the original settings if you don't save changes.
   • The phone defaults to silent mode at night.
   • If no input is received, the system defaults to the main menu.

   ruВозвращаться к стандартным настройкамesVolver a un valor predeterminadofrRevenir aux réglages par défautdeAuf Standardeinstellungen zurücksetzenptRestaurar configurações padrãozh恢复默认设置arالعودة إلى الإعدادات الافتراضية

   Synonyms: fall backresetrestorerevert

   Antonyms: configureoverride

• defaulted past participle
• defaulted past simple
• defaulting present participle
• defaults third person singular

Phrasal variants: default on