Deallocate

Verb

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.VerbTo 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."

2.VerbTo return previously allocated memory.

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

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