Deallocate

//diːˈæləkeɪt// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To remove from the set of resources put aside for (allocated to) a particular user or purpose. transitive

    "Empty out your locker; it will be deallocated at the end of the day."

  2. 2
    To return previously allocated memory. transitive

    "Computer programs should deallocate memory they no longer need, releasing it back to the system."

Example

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"Empty out your locker; it will be deallocated at the end of the day."

Etymology

From de- + allocate.

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