B1verbtechnology
US/dɪˈliːt/
UK/dɪˈliːt/
to remove or erase something, especially text or data on a computer
In context
I accidentally deleted all the photos from my phone.
Please delete this message after you have read it.
He deleted the second paragraph because it was too long.
Words that go with delete
verb + noun
- delete a fileYou can delete a file by pressing this key.
- delete a messageShe deleted the message before anyone saw it.
- delete an accountIt is hard to delete an account on this site.
adverb + verb
- permanently deleteThis button will permanently delete your photos.
- accidentally deleteDo not accidentally delete the original document.
verb + preposition
- delete fromDelete the old files from the shared folder.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Please delete off this file.Correct: Please delete this file.