CEFR A2

delete

verb

Meaning

To remove or erase something, especially text or data, from a computer or document.

Examples

You can delete the old emails to free up space on your server.
The editor asked the author to delete the entire third chapter.

Synonyms: remove, erase, cancel, obliterate

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delete (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈliːt/

Definition

To remove or erase something, especially text or data, from a computer or document.

Examples

You can delete the old emails to free up space on your server.
The editor asked the author to delete the entire third chapter.
Make sure to delete your browsing history regularly.

How to Use delete

delete something (prepositional phrase): To remove an item or piece of information. — "Please delete the extra spaces from the document."
delete from (prepositional phrase): To remove something from a specific place or list. — "He had to delete his account from the social media platform."

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