Deallocate

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /diːˈælÉ™keɪt/

Origin

- + allocate

Full definition of deallocate

Verb

1. (transitive) To remove from the set of resources put aside for (allocated to) a particular user or purpose.Empty out your locker; it will be deallocated at the end of the day.Computer programs should deallocate memory they no longer need, releasing it back to the system.

Related terms

• deallocation
• deallocator