23 General utilities library [utilities]

23.6 Optional objects [optional]

23.6.3 Class template optional [optional.optional]

23.6.3.6 Modifiers [optional.mod]

void reset() noexcept;
Effects: If *this contains a value, calls val->T​::​~T() to destroy the contained value; otherwise no effect.
Postconditions: *this does not contain a value.