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std::unique_lock<Mutex>::try_lock_for

template< class Rep, class Period >
bool try_lock_for( const std::chrono::duration<Rep,Period>& timeout_duration );
(since C++11)

Tries to lock the associated mutex. Blocks until specified timeout_duration has elapsed or the lock is acquired, whichever comes first. On successful lock acquisition returns true, otherwise returns false. Effectively calls mutex()->try_lock_for(timeout_duration).

This function may block for longer than timeout_duration due to scheduling or resource contention delays.

The standard recommends that a steady clock is used to measure the duration. If an implementation uses a system clock instead, the wait time may also be sensitive to clock adjustments.

std::system_error is thrown if there is no associated mutex or if the mutex is already locked by this std::unique_lock.

Parameters

timeout_duration - maximum duration to block for

Return value

true if the ownership of the mutex has been acquired successfully, false otherwise.

Exceptions

Example

See also

locks the associated mutex
(public member function)
tries to lock the associated mutex, returns if the mutex is not available
(public member function)
tries to lock the associated TimedLockable mutex, returns if the mutex has been unavailable until specified time point has been reached
(public member function)
unlocks the associated mutex
(public member function)

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