std::unique_lock<Mutex>::operator=

unique_lock& operator=( unique_lock&& other );
(since C++11)

Move assignment operator. Replaces the contents with those of other using move semantics.

If prior to the call *this has an associated mutex and has acquired ownership of it, the mutex is unlocked.

Parameters

other - another unique_lock to replace the state with

Return value

*this.

Exceptions

Throws nothing.

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