deallocate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To remove from the set of resources put aside for (allocated to) a particular user or purpose.
  2. To return previously allocated memory.

Pronunciation

/diːˈæləkeɪt/

Word forms

deallocate deallocates deallocating deallocated

Etymology

From de- + allocate.

Related words

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