"set-and-forget" meaning in English

See set-and-forget in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} set-and-forget (not comparable)
  1. Of a device setting, a strategy, etc.: configured a certain way and then left without further attention. Tags: not-comparable Related terms: fire and forget

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