std::auto_ptr::release (3) Linux Manual Page

std::auto_ptr<T>::release – std::auto_ptr<T>::release

Synopsis

T* release() throw(); (deprecated in C++11)
                       (removed in C++17)
Releases the held pointer. After the call *this holds the null pointer.

Parameters

(none)

Return value

get().

See also

      destroys the managed object
reset (public member function)