delete

verb
UK /dɪˈliːt/
US /dɪˈliːt/

To remove something so it is gone.

Please delete the extra words from your story.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To press a key on a computer to remove text or files.

She deleted the old photos from her phone.

3. To cross out or mark something so it is no longer used.

The teacher deleted the wrong answer from the list.

4. To remove a recording or saved message.

He deleted the voice message after listening to it.