Delete

/dɪˈliːt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To remove or erase something, especially written or printed material, from a document or medium.

I need to delete some files to free up space on my computer.

To remove a person or an entity from a list, database, or record.

She decided to delete his contact information from her phone.

To eliminate or disregard something from consideration or action.

He asked me to delete that suggestion from our meeting agenda.

In computing, to remove data or information from a computer system.

Make sure you want to delete those files before you proceed.

To cancel an action in a program (e.g., deleting text).

You can delete the last word you typed by pressing the backspace key.

Late Latin 'deletus', past participle of 'delere', meaning to destroy.

delete account

To remove an online account from a service.

delete file

To remove a file from a computer or storage device.

delete history

To remove the record of past activities, usually in a web browser.

removal

The act of taking something away.

erasure

The process of removing or making something erased.

obliteration

Complete destruction or removal.

Ghosting (to suddenly cut off communication without explanation).

He just ghosted her and deleted her number.

To drop someone or something from consideration.

I'm going to delete that idea from my mind.