unmark

[/ʌnˈmɑːrk/]
verb
desmarcar
1. to remove a mark or marking from something
Please unmark those boxes that were incorrectly labeled.
Por favor, desmarque as caixas que foram rotuladas incorretamente.
2. to deselect or remove a checkmark from a checkbox or option
If you want to unmark the item, simply click on the checkbox again.
Se você quiser desmarcar o item, basta clicar na caixa de seleção novamente.
3. to remove a flag, tag, or indicator previously applied
You can unmark emails in your inbox to keep them unread.
Você pode desmarcar e-mails em sua caixa de entrada para mantê-los não lidos.
This is primarily a technical term used in computing and digital interfaces. It became more prevalent with the rise of digital applications and email systems. In both American English and Brazilian Portuguese, the term is used interchangeably in software contexts, particularly in email clients, task management applications, and online forms where users interact with checkboxes and selection options.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
deselectremoveunflaguntagunchecked
Antonyms / Antônimos
markflagselectchecktag

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desmarcar
most common and standard usage in Brazil
São Paulo
desmarcar
standard usage, no regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
desmarcar
standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
desmarcar
same translation used in European Portuguese

Related Words

markmarkingcheckboxdeselectflaglabel

Related Idioms & Phrases

unmark as read
unmark for deletion
unmark as favorite
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