1. to remove or erase something, especially from a computer file or document
Usage: computing
2. to remove something completely
Usage: general use

Examples

• I accidentally deleted my entire essay.
• Please delete that embarrassing photo from your phone.
• The editor decided to delete several paragraphs from the article.
• You can delete unwanted files to free up storage space.
• She deleted his contact information after their argument.
• The company deleted all references to the failed product.
• Press the delete key to remove the selected text.