Definition of "deallocate" in Englisch

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.

2. (transitive, computing) To return previously allocated memory.

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